[Yardstick]

That’s true — if you wanted to virtual signal back in the 2000s, you made sure you were seen driving a Prius. In fact they were nicknamed the Toyota Pious. But that’s not good enough now. Which is too bad since Toyota has pretty much perfected the hybrid technology and the early Priuses have proven to be extremely reliable, practical vehicles.

[Dr. Sivana]

Toyota has pretty much perfected the hybrid technology and the early Priuses have proven to be extremely reliable, practical vehicles.

And hybrids made it possible for Toyota to sell more RAV4s, Sequoias, and Avalons (which my wife drives).

When a true technology breakthrough comes along, you do not need government incentives. In the '90s the government energy requirements recommended for electronics extended to Computer CRT monitors, which were good for well over 100W. LED technology came in, was too expensive and small at first, but within 15 years took over completely without a noticeable government intervention.