Ford asks suppliers for ideas to cut EV costs in an all-win-or-lose push for profitability
Ford asks suppliers for ideas to cut EV costs in an all-win-or-lose push for profitability
Ford is putting “everything on the table” to keep up with Tesla and fast-rising Chinese EV makers like BYD. In...
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How about not having every fucking feature imaginable to add to a car? Safety features? Fine. I don't need a touch screen. I want knobs. Hell, I don't even fucking care if the windows are crank roll. I just need to get to work so I can try to pay the bills that I need to.
Knobs are more expensive than a touch screen
Yup, and it makes the car look more future-ish to impress potential buyers! It's a win for shareholders and a loss for safety and ease of use.
That's what I love about my VW e-up
I've been thinking that they load them up with "luxury" features to justify the high cost. I've been suspicious that floor liners and such don't really cost hundreds of dollars.
By law you must have a screen in the car. Backup cameras and displays are now required by law in the US as of 2018. So car manufacturers are actually saving money by integrating the knobs and all of the various cutouts and components into the touch screen, not the other way around.
Electric windows are also probably one of the more minor features that cause expense in a modern car. If you’re looking for the actual expense you’re talking about lane keep assist, leather seats, sound systems, and having 10 trim options.