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This like a "more guns" solution to gun violence... except, applied to cars.
That's some crazy mental gymnastics to not say "We need more public transit to get cars off the road".
It really is. If the default is "everyone must have a car to go anywhere", then there will be no solutions that actually work for the betterment of the environment or society.
Not more, just better. I am yet to see a better gun, but in this case I would argue these measures could result in a better car. Although an ev with reflective paint wouldn't be as helpful in combatting the heat island effect as a public transport vehicle with the same reflective paint, considering that would leave a lot more space for greenery.
Not really. This reduces unwanted impact while preserving intended function. Heating by light Absorption is not an intended impact of cars.
Neither are the tens of thousands of fatalities per year.
It doesn't matter what the intention is, if the end result is still a massive loss for our communities.
It's often been said that if the side-effects of medication outweigh the benefits, then you probably shouldn't be using it. Same should apply for most things, especially multi-ton vehicles, which only claim to offer "convenience" as the number one benefit.
A more low caliber guns solution to gun violence.
“A .22 is barely lethal, this will lower the fatality rate of mass shootings.”