Re:Tesla is no longer the largest EV producer
by bbarnett on Wednesday July 06, 2022 @05:16AM
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I think even parking brake was failing and recent software update fixed it.
Good grief. I don't care what car company, but if anything should be 100% manual, a simple cable system, it's this.
Computer controlled emergency brake! Insanity!! But sure, manufacturers save a few dollers per car.
Computer goes nuts, can't steer, or accelerator stuck, yeah, sure, same borked code will probably stop the emergency brake from engaging.
This. Is. Insane.
Re:Tesla is no longer the largest EV producer
by rightbyte on Wednesday July 06, 2022 @05:27AM
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You have no idea how bad it is. I have worked with automobile programming and the pressure from management to put hardware safety feutures in software instead is high.
The "ignition key" doesn't do anything nowadays.
Just you wait until the brake pedals or steering wheel get electronic only.
I wouldn’t buy any current Tesla as luxury car. EQS is my favorite or BMW iX as cheaper alternative. Or 2008 Tesla Roadster :-) I know couple very wealthy individuals driving that ancient car as a statement.
Edit: about being too expensive. I doubt it. With current petrol prices in Germany my monthly saving on petrol alone will pay for electric vehicle. I forecast seeing liter for 2,5€ in winter here.