Direct democracy is a threat to order, the unwashed masses know nothing, they're protecting us.
I think the saddest part is there probably isn't an auto manufacturer that isn't a participant in the lobbying campaign against bills like this. I can't even vote with my wallet in this situation.
At this point I'm hoping I'll be able to buy an electric kit car that can satisfy my minimal needs in the near future so I don't have to deal with modern vehicles and their shithead manufacturers.