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Arizona toddler rescued after getting trapped in a Tesla with a dead battery | The Model Y’s 12-volt battery, which powers things like the doors and windows, died (www.theverge.com)

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[–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 16 points 6 months ago (2 children)

My 1998 Honda Civic SE hatchback was all manual. Manual windows with the canks, manual door locks, manual steering (no power steering), no braking assist, no assist of ANY kind in fact, and a manual transmission. It was basically an engine, four wheels and a steering wheel.

If EV manufacturers could make cars that are closer to my old Civic, with the only difference being the engine being swapped for an electric motor, I would switch in a heartbeat. For now I'll stick with my 2010 Mazda 3, which I barely use except for the occasional trip to my family or friends who are out of the city or to do my groceries once a week. Until cars start using manual controls for essentials like door handles and locks, audio systems and temperature control, I want none of it.

I'm already having trouble with touch screen tablets when I'm not driving, let alone when I need to focus on the damn road.

[–] kusivittula@sopuli.xyz 6 points 6 months ago

i think kia ev6 is as manual as electric cars get. you can adjust the climate control with knobs, and move the seat manually!

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I'm with you but I'm still hesitant because I like my manual transmission

[–] 0110010001100010@lemmy.world 9 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Toyota is working on that, lol: https://insideevs.com/features/693877/toyota-ev-manual-transmission-tested/

[–] Bezier@suppo.fi 6 points 6 months ago

simulates the way a multi-gear transmission operated

I like driving stick, but if I get an electric car, I think I'll pass this toy.