1) I see multiple people doing it every day and my commute is <5mi.

2) These people hate fake engine noises even more. Making it blow fake smoke and make fake noises would be even more of a turn off. Once again, not knowing that really shows you don't have a clue about what you're talking about.

> The major factor for people buying a petrol-powered car is almost certainly the cost.

If the main reason was the cost they wouldn't be spending almost $100k on SUVs and pickups that get like 14mpg to go get groceries and pickup the kids from school.