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Why are there no normal electric cars instead of gimmicks on wheels? (piefed.zip)

submitted 18 hours ago by Stefan_S_from_H@piefed.zip to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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Take a car with an internal combustion engine and replace everything that is needed for an electric car. Now you have a no-nonsense car.

Instead, we have a rolling data center that feels like a smartphone.

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[–] RickyRigatoni@piefed.zip 7 points 14 hours ago (4 children)

This would be solved by putting space in the dash for people to install their own head units.

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[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 point 49 minutes ago

Am I the only person who uses my phone as the head unit?

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[–] kkj@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 6 hours ago (2 children)

Which they're doing.

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[–] RickyRigatoni@piefed.zip 1 point 1 hour ago (1 child)

Didn't look like it every time I checked

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[–] RattlerSix@lemmy.world 2 points 36 minutes ago

There's a huge space in the dash, it's basically a large glove box. A radio or screen can be hidden behind the door or built into it, whatever you prefer.

Choice and DIY is a big part of Slate's thing. I don't need or want a screen and would not like a car with a big space for one. I'll add it later if I change my mind.

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