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In reply to the discussion: Tesla Is Getting Absolutely Destroyed Right Now [View all]mackdaddy
(1,527 posts)She lurched backward into her estate's pond and drowned. No real explanation of what happened as far as her operation of the vehicle. Apparently some use the touch screen to change directions.
I have seen quite a few stories of the self driving mode being misused or going haywire too, resulting in bad or fatal crashes.
And many of these vehicles have so many sensors that even a minor fender swipe could cost tens of thousands to repair.
Also when the main battery pack fails it is very expensive to repair.
Then you have Musk going all X or Q or what ever right wing crazy when the customer base for EV are probably majority Progressives he is alienating.
I taught alternative energy for a few years at the local tech college and run my house from solar. EVs have their place but I am not sure turning everything into a rolling computer is a good idea.