With all of the technological advances lately, couldn’t a catalytic converter be designed with cheaper materials that aren’t worth stealing?

Question

With all of the technological advances lately, couldn’t a catalytic converter be designed with cheaper materials that aren’t worth stealing?

In: 2057

Answer 1

I think a mechanical solution would be easier (or at least optional). When the car stops, the converter is lifted up, or the car drops down or something like that?