Cars have been computers on wheels for at least 15 years now.
this post was submitted on 28 Jul 2024
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In general for me, I think mission critical systems breaks, engine etc should be physically isolated from the infotainment system. Infotainment systems should also prioritize using off the shelf hardware and running stuff like android, also prioritize android auto and apple car play, since these can be updated without automaker input for the most part.
I think people are missing the fact that the features of this VW are going away because they run on 3G. What can a car manufacturer do? Correct me if I'm wrong, you can't just drop a new antenna to fix the problem.
Cars routinely last 15 years and that's geologic time compared to tech. This isn't just a problem of greed or lack of foresight.
You can get a USB 4G modem on Amazon for $40
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Wellllll..... you rip all that computerized shit out, disconnect the ECU out and strap a carburetor on the engine and make the car what it should have been all along, an entirely mechanical machine.
Someone surely tried this on a Tesla by now...
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