# Mileage Tax on The No Agenda Show

Mileage Tax comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2012 to August 2022.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** December 2012 – August 2022
- **Related topics:** [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Electric Vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), [Gas Tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-tax.md), [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [Department Of Transportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-transportation.md), [Electric Cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-cars.md), [Emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emissions.md), [Gavin Newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [Irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [Lithium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lithium.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### California EV Mandate, Mileage Tax, Transportation Funding

- **Episode:** [1481: Injectables](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1481-injectables.md)
- **Published:** 2022-08-28
- **Time:** 2:07:40–2:12:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1481-injectables/chapter/california-ev-mandate-mileage-tax-transportation-funding.md

California passes new regulations requiring all new cars sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2035. The hosts discuss the "budget pothole" this creates due to lost gas tax revenue and the proposed implementation of a mileage-based tax to fund road maintenance.

Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), [gavin newsom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gavin-newsom.md), [mileage tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mileage-tax.md), [emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emissions.md), [lithium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lithium.md)

### San Diego Mileage Tax, SANDAG and Social Equity

- **Episode:** [1395: Inflation Demon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1395-inflation-demon.md)
- **Published:** 2021-10-31
- **Time:** 2:07:17–2:10:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1395-inflation-demon/chapter/san-diego-mileage-tax-sandag-and-social-equity.md

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has proposed a $163 billion transportation plan that includes a controversial tax of two to six cents for every mile driven. Proponents claim the investment will address traffic congestion and "social equity" by 2050, while opponents have held rallies to denounce the mileage tax as un-American. The proposal comes as California residents already face some of the highest fuel taxes and gas prices in the United States.

Keywords: sandag, [mileage tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mileage-tax.md), [san diego](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-diego.md), [transportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transportation.md), [social equity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-equity.md)

### California Mileage Tax, Gas Tax Shortfall, Privacy Concerns

- **Episode:** [839: Spatchcock](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/839-spatchcock.md)
- **Published:** 2016-07-03
- **Time:** 2:49:39–2:53:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/839-spatchcock/chapter/california-mileage-tax-gas-tax-shortfall-privacy-concerns.md

California is testing a mileage-based tax system to address the revenue shortfall caused by fuel-efficient and electric vehicles. The pilot program involves 5,000 participants using GPS trackers or odometer photos, raising significant privacy concerns among drivers.

Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [mileage tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mileage-tax.md), [gas tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-tax.md), [electric cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-cars.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

### California Mileage Tax Proposal, Electric Vehicle Batteries

- **Episode:** [691: Ten Minute Timer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/691-ten-minute-timer.md)
- **Published:** 2015-01-29
- **Time:** 1:12:35–1:17:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/691-ten-minute-timer/chapter/california-mileage-tax-proposal-electric-vehicle-batteries.md

California officials are considering a mileage-based tax to replace declining gas tax revenue caused by fuel-efficient and electric vehicles. The environmental impact of mining nickel and lithium for EV batteries is discussed as a hidden cost of "green" technology. The segment explores how the "Internet of Things" and smog check data could be used to track and bill drivers for miles traveled.

Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [mileage tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mileage-tax.md), [gas tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gas-tax.md), [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), [lithium-ion batteries](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lithium-ion-batteries.md)

### Mandatory Black Boxes in Vehicles

- **Episode:** [468: Meat Hands](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/468-meat-hands.md)
- **Published:** 2012-12-09
- **Time:** 55:22–1:00:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/468-meat-hands/chapter/mandatory-black-boxes-in-vehicles.md

The U.S. government is accelerating plans to mandate black box data recorders in all new vehicles by 2014. While framed as a safety measure, the hosts argue these devices are intended for revenue generation, such as automated speeding tickets and mileage taxes. They express concern over the lack of privacy protections and the potential for the IRS to use the data.

Keywords: black boxes, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [mileage tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mileage-tax.md), [irs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/irs.md), [department of transportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-transportation.md), [revenue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/revenue.md)

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