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Originally Posted by 90503
You mention that OTA functionality is already in ICE models and is nothing new or unique to EVs. I would have to say that seems like a weak justification for what is coming or planned or already in EVs with subscriptions, upgrades, and "new revenue" streams.
Other than On-Star and Serius XM radio, I know of no other ICE OTA upgrades that charge a fee. What you mention is already in ICE seems benign and isn't even close to what can be done with EVs and subscriptions. ICE restrictions on features and conveniences that cost extra similar to what we have heard about EV fees? I think that is quite a stretch. The auto buying public would be up in arms. Look how the mandatory On-Star is already being challenged and unpopular. This type of thing growing into a monster is primarily being talked passed as just a normal expected part of EV ownership, or some abomination of ownership, that has no real roots or history in ICE vehicles.
It's a con-job on steroids for the EV future.
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Yep. Throw in the fact that the government has its thumb on the scale and is deliberately making ICE cars more expensive through regulations and you get a huge con job. Even worse, it's a con job based on another con job - the whole anthropogenic global warming/climate change farce.