Subj : EVs are finally embracing To : Mike Powell From : Barry Martin Date : Thu Nov 14 2024 07:14:00 Hi Mike! MP> EVs are finally embracing physical buttons with Hyundai being MP> the latest to admit to a touchscreen backlash MP> Things have changed and in-car screens are most certainly here to MP> stay, with Hyundai even revealing recently that it had partnered MP> with German optical specialist Zeiss to work on a head-up display MP> that spans the entire windshield . Never experienced an on-windshield display but to me the good point is can somewhat keep an eye on the road. Sure, looking near at the display so not looking at the far road but at least looking in the right direction: should be able to see a change in the road and switch from near-windshield to far-road instantaneously. MP> But committing everything to a display and its numerous sub-menus MP> is, on the surface level, frustrating and often downright MP> dangerous. Having to hunt for a slider to adjust the temperature MP> in the cabin is a chore, while asking a clunky AI-powered voice MP> assistant to defrost the rear window is more hassle than simply MP> pressing an easy-to-locate button. And then add the possibility of moving the icons around accidentally or on purpose (to position where the driver prefer). MP> After all, theres a reason why an aeroplane cockpit looks the way MP> it does and isnt just a giant touchscreen computer. I'm quite sure the airlines consider replacing all/most of the switches with touchscreen control just for the weight reduction alone: the weight of the switches and wiring harnesses probably add up to at least a passager's suitcase they could charge for! ¯ ® ¯ BarryMartin3@MyMetronet.NET ® ¯ ® .... Please drive safely: there is no hospital nearby. --- MultiMail/Win32 v0.47 þ wcECHO 4.2 ÷ ILink: The Safe BBS þ Bettendorf, IA --- QScan/PCB v1.20a / 01-0462 * Origin: ILink: CFBBS | cfbbs.no-ip.com (454:1/1) .