“Porsche will contest Laguna Seca in historic colors of the Apple Computer livery”
This is pretty cool.
Thoughts on Vehicles
“All the wrong EVs are getting canceled”
Two years ago, I made a bet with a Tesla-stan friend that the Cybertruck would get canceled (or very materially redesigned) in three years. I’ve got my fingers crossed that it finds itself on the chopping block soon. Down 48% YoY! 🤞
“Doubling the voltage: What 800 V architecture really changes in EVs”
This is a good, basic primer on why 800V architecture matters in EVs. We’ve dealt with a similar topic in RVs. The Volta system in our Storyteller Overland MODE4x4 has a 58V architecture, while many similar RVs run at 12 or 24V systems, with similar rationale.
“The Splay is a Subpar Monitor but an Exciting Portable Projector”
The Splay seems interesting in that it packs up small, so that it would be easy to pack and transport safely, but big enough to be a useful display in the van. It’s pricey, and its bulk when set up means I’d really like to try one before thinking about purchasing one.
“An Interview with Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe about Building a Car Company and Autonomy”
This interview has the best discussion I’ve come across about Rivian’s decision and rationale behind not implementing CarPlay in their vehicles. Read the post on my site for more thoughts on it.
“After Years of Saying No, Tesla Reportedly Adding Apple Carplay to Its Cars”
I don’t trust this report—and wouldn’t buy a Tesla in any case—but this would be quite the reversal. Maybe it would signal to others going down this path that they’re making a mistake.
“These GM Vehicles” Infotainment Can No Longer Download Apps”
Yet another reason to not trust GM with their commitment to do anything other than attempt to extract subscription dollars from people who buy their vehicles. They don’t care about their owners’ experience, they just want the money.
Update to “GM to Remove CarPlay From All Future Vehicles, Including Gas Cars”
It’s a false premise that GM must offer either its “deeply integrated experience” OR CarPlay. GM doesn’t want to offer CarPlay next to their own experience, not because they can’t, but because they know that people want the apps that are on their phones, not GM’s.
“GM Will Ditch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on All Its Cars, Not Just EVs”
I wasn’t in too much danger of buying a GM vehicle at this point, but this definitely kills even the remote chance that did exist.
“Honda and Nissan plan to merge as we enter the age of electric cars”
I was a Honda fan when I was younger, and have owned 3 Hondas—my first new car was a Honda CRX that remember fondly. I credit Honda for my love of small, light, sporty cars. Sadly, Honda has lost that touch—the Civic is unrecognizably big. Let’s hope that this combo can make some interesting cars.