That was a clever and legitimate comeback. And many of the electric cars in the US are there right now based on edicts/legislation. In fact many car companies lose money on each sale but nred to manage to overall blend/mix %s each yea .

"And the stars obey you?"

"Certainly they do," the king said. "They obey instantly. I do not permit insubordination." (...)

"Then my sunset?"

"You shall have your sunset. I shall command it. But, according to my science of government, I shall wait until conditions are favorable."

"When will that be?"

"Hum! Hum!" replied the king; and before saying anything else he consulted a bulky almanac. "Hum! Hum! That will be about-- about-- that will be this evening about twenty minutes to eight. And you will see how well I am obeyed."