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by mattbrewsbytes 1024 days ago
Knowing how software goes, all that extra tech is just more stuff that can break. Geez I sound old but its true.

My wish is an auto manufacturer makes an EV without a bunch of whiz-bang features. Entire dashboards don't need to be touch screens - analog speedometers, tachometers and other gauges are fine. Put the detailed battery meter stuff in the infotainment menus but have a simple gauge in a normal dashboard. A simple 6-8 inch touch screen for Carplay/Auto interface in the middle gets the job done.

What would be really cool is a retro looking car (1950's style) with electric motors, modern suspension, brakes and safety features but a retro looking dash and a hidden/flip panel for the infotainment touchscreen.