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Why I Don't yet Own an Electric Car (scottmeyers.blogspot.com)
4 points by ingve on Sept 1, 2021 | hide | past | favorite | 5 comments


> a 360-degree camera was a non-negotiable feature for me

I'd just turn my head, to be honest


I used to hire cars fairly often so got used to all the modern conveniences. Now I don't do much mileage so bought a ten year old car and it is surprising how easy one can manage without all those expensive extras. My old car now still has lots of features I will never use.


I personally think that a lot of these convenience features make for worse drivers. Blind spot assist means that people don't physically check their blind spots, reversing cameras make people rely on the screen half way down the dash instead of turning their head to check their surroundings, etc etc. I do find them nice as well, but overall I've noticed drivers getting worse for having them.


that's not what the 360 degree camera is. it is an aerial view, for parking assistance. it allows you to more easily get close to the passenger side curb, and to align center between 2 lines in a parking stall.


Well said.




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