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Longing for the day I can buy an EV that's not a smartphone on wheels is like... (thelemmy.club)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by to c/simpsonsshitposting@sh.itjust.works
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No touch screens, no telemetry, no cellular modems, no wifi, no apps, no subscriptions, no infotainment.

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[–] 12 points 3 months ago (1 child)

One of the most appealing things about Slate motors is that they seem to lack all the telemetry bullshit.

The least appealing thing about them is that Jeff Bezos is a primary investor.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    I'm skeptical they'll actually come with no telemetry or other forms of anti-features. The investors, like Bezos, will likely push for it. They have a new CEO, who comes from Amazon. There is a federal mandate for all US vehicles to come with driver monitoring technology starting in 2027.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago*

    Yeah, I am skeptical about it too. We will have to wait and see I guess.

    I'm also wondering how they are going to deal with the requirement for all new cars after 2018 to have a backup camera/screen. Maybe it will just go through the tiny little screen behind the steering wheel?

    Edit: I just looked it up. Seems the backup camera will go through the instrument panel screen.

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