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frankfrank13 ◴[11 Dec 25 18:53 UTC] No.46235441[source]▶

Is there some tight coupling on autonomy + electric cars? Seems the only 2 viable hands-free car companies are Tesla and Rivian. I don't see myself ever getting an electric car, but it doesn't seem like the big car companies are anywhere near this.

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1. jedberg ◴[11 Dec 25 19:13 UTC] No.46235774[source]▶

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The coupling is more with cost than drive train, but consumers most likely to pay extra for autonomy are the same ones willing to pay extra for electric.

Which is why you see it on the Mercedes ICE vehicle. Because it's a high cost vehicle to start with.

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