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> I managed to save thousands of dollars in high school/university just driving a beater and fixing it as stuff broke, but an electric vehicle isn't something t
by HenryKissinger 6y ago
> I managed to save thousands of dollars in high school/university just driving a beater and fixing it as stuff broke, but an electric vehicle isn't something that can be casually repaired right? Even if in 20-30 years when parts are cheap and plentiful, you need to be a skilled engineer (or at least highly trained) to do these repairs right?
People will train themselves. In the world of science fiction, ordinary people fix spaceships and other futuristic vehicles all the time. The same thing will happen (will have to happen) in reality if we're going to have a futuristic society.
- EvanAnderson 6y agoYou underestimate the power of manufacturers to use DRM to prevent "unauthorized" repairs.
- totalZero 6y agoA remedy to that is available. Right to repair has gained some traction in the automotive space in the past decade and Massachusetts has extended its law to include vehicle data standards. This is important because manufacturers generally don't like to make several variants of the same basic systems, so an individual state can have a nationwide impact. https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/4/21549129/massachusetts-right-to-repair-question-1-wireless-car-data-passes https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/4/21549129/massachusetts-ri...
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- Qwertious 6y ago>In the world of science fiction, ordinary people fix spaceships and other futuristic vehicles all the time. Just so we're clear: You're saying that ordinary peoples' ability in popular fantasies has some bearing on real world expectations?
- rswail 6y agoMost of the parts on an electric car are the same as an ICE car, except that there's a lot less in the drivetrain. So the suspension is the same, the trim and things like lights etc. What's different is basically the battery pack, which is "unrepairable" without disassembly and the electric motors and regenerative braking. There's a lot less to fix on an EV. Which is going to put dealerships out of business, because that's their purpose.
- dplgk 6y agoNot optimistic; people can't even fix the software on their computer, which doesn't require taking things apart, special tools or getting your hands dirty.