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A lot of new in-car tech is “not necessary,” survey finds
Partially automated driving systems scored particularly poorly.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/08/ai-good-passenger-infotainment-screens-bad-says-car-technology-survey/

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    Good thread title! I've been using that for years...

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    Personally I think some of the new tech is potentially dangerous. I have a particular dislike of electric parking brakes. As I understand it (feel free to disabuse me) if the car suffers a breakdown the parking brake will automatically engage when the engine stops, preventing the car from being moved to a safer location. Does anyone think EPBs are a good idea?

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    53 minutes ago, mjt said:

    Personally I think some of the new tech is potentially dangerous. I have a particular dislike of electric parking brakes. As I understand it (feel free to disabuse me) if the car suffers a breakdown the parking brake will automatically engage when the engine stops, preventing the car from being moved to a safer location. Does anyone think EPBs are a good idea?

    If the engine breaks down, the parking brakes with still be operational. Only likely scenario is if the battery packs up with under 11 volts. Then a jump pack will release it. 

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    Meanwhile, while you've got the bonnet up connecting a jump pack you get hit by an oncoming HGV.

    Two seconds to release a mechanical parking brake.

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    5 hours ago, mjt said:

    Meanwhile, while you've got the bonnet up connecting a jump pack you get hit by an oncoming HGV.

    Two seconds to release a mechanical parking brake.

    But in the flat battery scenario I mentioned  your unlikely to stop in the middle of the road, 

    That scenario is more than likely at home or carpark/ work etc. 

    So you release the mechanical  parking brake in 2 seconds Then what when the hgv comes along? Your going to push the car on you own , good luck with that. 

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    On 9/8/2024 at 10:47 AM, mjt said:

    you get hit by an oncoming HGV.

    it won't be me😁

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