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by mouse_ 441 days ago
people don't want smarter EVs, they want dumber EVs

give me a hyper economical '07 Corolla with a modern electric drivetrain and no giant tablet on the dashboard

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That’s why the BMW i4 is selling great. It’s the right mix of EV drivetrain and the ergonomics we have developed over more than a hundred years of automobile design, like turn signal stalks and regular door handles. Hope they don’t screw it up with their from scratch EV platform (nueue klasse)
If I may split hairs a bit, I do want a smarter EV. But that should imply less hassle, not more.

It's the kind of smart that is not easy to make.

> Hyundai’s next-gen infotainment system, Pleos Connect, is an Android-based system with a “smartphone-like UI.” It includes features like multi-window functions and an AI voice assistant.

... and it's clear that Hyundai is not making the kind of smart I'm talking about.