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EVs have 79% more reliability problems than gas cars, says Consumer Reports (arstechnica.com)

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[-] Zahille7@lemmy.world 26 points 9 months ago

The pop-put door handles thing gets me. Like why do I need to push one end of the handle in, then pull it the rest of the way out on the opposite end? It's so backwards and convoluted.

Just give me a damn handle I pull out to open the damn door. Why is it so hard?

[-] zSpider@lemmy.zip 11 points 9 months ago

Flush door handles improve aerodynamics by reducing drag.

[-] v81@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago

That's true, but also dumb at the same time.

The benefit of reduced drag applies regardless of mode of propulsion.

So really, it's complexity for complexity sake.

[-] weew@lemmy.ca 1 points 9 months ago

not really, because gas engines are so inefficient outside of their ideal RPM range that a little extra drag is barely noticeable.

[-] v81@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

Hence why they have transmissions that ensure they're in a favourable RPM range at all times.

[-] Microplasticbrain@lemm.ee 0 points 9 months ago

I bet they add all that dumb shit so it breaks and you have to buy a new car after all the bells and whistles are busted and you cant open your doors or trunk, since the motor is so much more reliable and needs less maintenance.

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