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Maybe this becomes a door into forcing EVs: insurance companies refusing to cover any car with a catalytic converter, due to theft.

• to11mtm 4y ago
  Ehh, some cars are already working around this. In my newer vehicle, the Catalytic converter is actually in the engine bay. This has an emissions benefit in theory[0], since the cat will heat up faster. But as a side effect, GL trying to get it out. [1] [0] - I say 'in theory' because some folks have had issues with unburnt fuel getting into the Cat and -then- combusting, which is of course bad for the converter and shortens it's life. [1] - Probably also means replacing it legitimately is a stupid amount of labor though.
  • kube-system 4y ago
    > [1] - Probably also means replacing it legitimately is a stupid amount of labor though. Depends on whether it's buried or not. Many transverse 4-cylinders mount them in the front of the engine and they're actually very easy to get to.
    • to11mtm 4y ago
      It's buried behind the engine. They'd be better off stealing the whole car and parting it out.