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Automakers can’t quit manual transmissions so they’re cramming fake stuff into EVs
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this post was submitted on 16 Jun 2023
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If the goal is to completely phase out ICE vehicles, shouldn't we be welcoming technology like this? Some people are eager to embrace electric vehicles, which is great. Other people are more hesitant for many reasons.
If someone doesn't want to buy an electric car because they'd have to give up a manual transmission (which many people prefer), this technology might change their mind. More people would buy electric cars.
And if you don't really care about having a manual transmission in your car, then you can just ignore this technology altogether and buy a regular EV. Which is exactly why this article comes across so strangely - the author is complaining about tech that doesn't really affect them whatsoever.
It's a big waste of money that could be used to improve the vehicle or reduce costs. Plus you could glue a fidget spinner to the dash for the same functionality.
I'd say that if you really feel like you need a fake stick shift and arcade noises, you'd be better suited with an Xbox.