More Gas Tax Good?

GM CEO says yes:

http://money.cnn.com/2011/06/07/news/companies/gm_gas_tax_hike/index.htm?iid=EL

 I would argue that it would be good for the environment, add green jobs in the electric car industry (carmakers, windgen makers, charging station makers and installers, infrastructure contracts).  The 'downside' would be less people using hospitals.