• HBK@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    46
    arrow-down
    2
    ·
    edit-2
    7 hours ago

    As an FYI, (In the United States) all modern cars will have to have some kind of screen (whether built in the mirror, on the dash, or as part of the gauge system) as all cars are required to have backup cameras as of 2018.

    Starting in 2029 all cars will be required to have automatic braking technology as well.

    We’re never going to be able to purchase new cars that are completely dumbed down ever again, but with how many lives it will save I’d say it’s worth it.

    I’m glad that there are some companies that are willing to offer cars with the bare minimum of features at least. I personally would prefer having automatic windows over crank, but if someone wants to save money more power(har har) to them!

    EDIT: weather vs whether Braking vs breaking

    • hansolo@lemm.ee
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      19
      ·
      8 hours ago

      Way over-thinking it.

      Europe and Japan 10-15 years ago all had radios with 4x6 inch no-touch displays for pre-loaded GPS with no internet connection. They switch to backup cameras when in reverse.

      America doesn’t need to invent anything here, this is old technology widely used by large parts of the rest is the world.

    • BenLeMan@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      21
      arrow-down
      1
      ·
      11 hours ago

      Can we get another edit for braking instead of breaking, please? Surely all this fancy new-fangled tech never breaks? 😉

    • FermatsLastAccount@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      7
      ·
      11 hours ago

      all modern cars will have to have some kind of screen (whether built in the mirror, on the dash, or as part of the gauge system)

      Starting in 2029 all cars will be required to have automatic breaking

      As an FYI, they mention both of these in the article