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Re:For most US drivers, EVs offer emissions benefits and cos... by PlunderBunny on Friday July 24, 2026 @11:16PM (#49044176)
What downsides for the _average_ driver (who just wants to go from A to B comfortably and safely) does an automatic have? Back when I still drove a non-electric vehicle, I really appreciated an automatic giving me one less thing to think about (which means a little bit more attention to the things that matter like safety).
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Re:For most US drivers, EVs offer emissions benefits and cos... by jjav on Sunday July 26, 2026 @02:55AM (#49055464)
> What downsides for the _average_ driver (who just wants to go from A to B comfortably and safely) does an automatic have?

No downside really.

But as an analogy closer to HN, is there any advantage to knowing about software and operating systems and networking if all you're going to do is watch netflix on a walled-garden phone?

Same answer, no advantage really.

But knowledge is rewarding, understanding systems is fun.

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