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[–] 11 points 4 months ago* (4 children)

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular connectivity and ​some satellite communications technologies are covered under the rules based on national security concerns linked to the ability of vehicles to collect sensitive ​data on American owners.

So... Could they please just release a version without any of this connectivity, and then I could buy a cheap EV that isn't a privacy nightmare. Sounds like a win-win to me.

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    They love the data collection; they just want it all for themselves.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

    Oh no for sure every government does.

    But I mean specifically here they could remove connectivity as a way around the ban by removing the rationale for it. I'm sure the government would find another reason to ban them, but still

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Polestar doesn't do cheap EVs. Their cars are far too powerful and sophisticated for this. You can't exactly take out features that customers in this segment are expecting.

    Look into the upcoming Slate truck, which is set to be one of the cheapest EVs in the US. It doesn't even come with an infotainment system by default - just a holder for your smartphone. If you want, you can access advanced vehicle functions via an app, but you don't have to.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago* (1 child)

    US cranks up pressure on China EVs fleeced carbrains with Polestar ban

    Who's actually under pressure here? China? Or the people in USA spending their whole paycheck on a fucking car?

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