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That's what I was thinking. Fly/drive by wire. It's already happening, I've heard, to some degree, on some cars.
A cars are required by safety regulations to have a mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering system in case the electronic or hydraulic assist systems fail.
the EV systems and battery do require cooling systems. So does the air conditioning. It may not require a large grill like that but there is a need for airflow. Some cars move it to under the front bumper. Of course this is not the most sophisticated design and if Apple actually does launch a car, it probably won’t look much like this.
I’d buy this.Reminds me a bit of the solar powered car from Logan’s Run.
I know it's just an idea hence called concept car and all that, I wonder how many concept idea's like that make it to the road? If I remember correctly, the Jag F type concept was one that should have made it (a version similar did). That is past the development to test kit and actual on the road from the drawing board.
Interesting that many hatches in the EU were similar at some point, I assume software for aerodynamics using the same models or something and having to work to the same safety requirements.
Interesting that many hatches in the EU were similar at some point, I assume software for aerodynamics using the same models or something and having to work to the same safety requirements.
The tires clearly aren’t the focal point, I don’t think that matters in the context of the actual design of the vehicle. They’re merely just a placement point.
You also mentioned ‘that shows the depth of thought and quest for accuracy involved with this image’, it’s interesting that you’re overly critical, but yet; do you truly believe that you could blueprint a concept vehicle better without others being critical of you? I very much doubt you could.
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A computerised vehicle wouldn't need all the cooling that combustion vehicles required, especially based on Apple Silicon and newer chips.
They could be upgraded every few years with MXM style modules. This would give the vehicle green credentials as drivers don't need to dump their whole car just to get new features.
Ideally the iPhone has all the brains a car needs and when the driver docks their iPhone it becomes the car's CPU. Without the right owner's iPhone docked nobody can even steal the car.
The vehicle traction battery totally requires heating and cooling. If folks expect the battery to accept a 350kW charge rate that heat energy will go somewhere...
I had heard that Subaru (?) has a 'power assisted steering' option that can steer the car away from *something*. At least I thought it was Subaru. I'm sure that level of 'autonomy' is coming. Some cars will automatically apply brakes to avoid something the system senses in the direction of travel. It's coming, and if Microsoft gets involved, hope it doesn't crash in the middle of a corner. So many planes now are nearly totally digital, totally fly by wire. It's only a matter of time before it hits the vehicle world.
I’ve seen enough to know. Or are you the type who denies everything you can’t personally witness with your own two eyes?
Indeed. It is easier to displace battery heat than the heat from a combustion engine though, especially if the battery is spread out across a large surface area.
I’m the type to be skeptical of yet-to-be-publically-announced cars from companies that have never made a car before.
And out of curiosity, what exactly have you seen that’s not wholly rumour and speculation?
Ah so you’re the type who needs others to explain reality to them in detail just because you personally don’t understand it yourself. Hold on while I dig all that up for you personally!
Lol. So what you’re saying is there’s absolutely no proof of this car whatsoever, let alone an indication of its quality? Coool, got it.
I remember being stunned that Suzuki built a car, and actually sold them to the public. I wasn't surprised it wasn't very well built, but it filled a need. I think that was after the Yugo was pulled from the market.
Yugo, short for yugoscrewyourself. I think I knew the one guy who had a Yugo last more than 2 years. Even then, it wasn’t in very good shape and was already rusting due to the crappy paint job on the lower body areas.
For Suzuki’s we had a rule in the tire shop that all lug nuts had to be hand removed/screwed on because the lug nut metal was so soft using an impact wrench would cause the studs to strip.
My only experience with a Yugo was when I was in college, and had my pickup truck bed painted. I dropped it off and reminded them it was the outside, not the inside. The overworked receptionist said 'Yeah, yeah. Outside. Here's 'the loaner' keys'. An ironic brown Yugo. I figured out how to turn on the headlights, and half the time the windshield wipers would come on too. Then, the wiper control wouldn't work, so I had to hope that the wipers came on when I turned on the headlights.
So, the week goes by, and I get the call, and immediately head there to dump the Yugo. I look at the truck, and they painted the inside of the box! OMG!!! Another week with 'the loaner'. I begged for a different car, I pleaded for a different car. Nope... Punished twice. But I got the inside of the bed painted for free. I guess it was nearly a win. They did a great job at it too. Memories of my sisters Chevette. And THAT was a POS from a 'big three manufacturer'.