Comment Of The DayYour good comments.
Everyone only studies to pass the test, and not necessarily to solve the problems. There may be ways to remedy that, at least in the automotive industry.
User need1moreCar is on to an interesting solution:
Instead of a gas guzzler tax based on consumption, why not an emissions tax based on pollution? Congrats on your COTD win, need1moreCar. Make sure that one more car is efficient enough to avoid the tax!