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Longing for the day I can buy an EV that's not a smartphone on wheels is like... (startrek.website)
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No touch screens, no telemetry, no cellular modems, no wifi, no apps, no subscriptions, no infotainment.

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[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 0 points 7 hours ago

Tesla started this because they oversold EVs for years on the highest profit margins in the industry. They filled the cars with gadgets and screens to add the perception of value because car buyers are morons.