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Carice TC2 – A non-digital electric car

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Re: Carice TC2 – A non-digital electric car

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Post by rbanffy »

convolvatron wrote: post #59
jonah wrote: post #45

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That dash stood out to me as well. Would definitely want wood or leather or a darker matte metal.

I'm assuming that its stainless. it were were aggressive about it, it would take a patina for anything from grey to black. stainless also develops a really wide variety of colors if you heat treat it in an oven with good temperature control. there a bronze-like color that's nice, and also a blue. I'm amused to see that so many cybertrucks have been powder coated or wrapped in vinyl.

> I'm amused to see that so many cybertrucks have been powder coated or wrapped in vinyl.

There are car enthusiasts and Cubertruck owners. There is little overlap between these two sets.

Re: Carice TC2 – A non-digital electric car

#102

Post by rbanffy »

beardyw wrote: post #22
imglorp wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The post's title was editorialized: the archived page makes no mention of analog. The neutral title would be "The 100% electric Carice TC2: a real retro head-turner". I think OP meant there were no screens in the sparse cockpit, just some analog gauges. And yeah electric cars need a battery management computer, a charge controller, and a motor controller at least.

Hell, I was souring through to see how they made it fully analogue. A stupid title.

Most likely step motors in the instruments. I am sure there is no analog voltage or pneumatic input to the dashboard.

Re: Carice TC2 – A non-digital electric car

#103

Post by simonbw »

6DM wrote: post #96

I like the design, but I can't see myself owning it beyond having it as a hobby vehicle to around town. I've grown far too used to a GPS screen, rear camera and an entertainment system (free of ads thanks to my streaming subscription).

I actually thought the backup cam was required by law now. I wonder how they get around that.

EDIT: Ah, it's not sold for the US market, so that's how.

Re: Carice TC2 – A non-digital electric car

#104

Post by jfkw »

I would gladly pay extra (in terms of OEM's profit margin) for a de-contented EV that aims to stay reliable, offline, and be easier to field-repair and upgrade as components improve. Our phones are better than any infotainment system. Batteries and motors will get better in time.

https://www.slate.auto 's pickup seems to be heading in this direction, and now Carice enters in a higher-end market segment. If someone does a minivan or other people-hauler configuration similarly, I'd be first in line.

Re: Carice TC2 – A non-digital electric car

#105

Post by zokier »

ErroneousBosh wrote: post #72
bityard wrote: post #10

Oh, yet another luxury EV. Wake me up when a manufacturer finally commits to making an EV that everyone can afford and isn't a cloud-connected privacy nightmare.

It's a few grand more than a Focus ST. Hardly "luxury" money.

For a toy? definitely "luxury money"

Re: Carice TC2 – A non-digital electric car

#106

Post by ErroneousBosh »

Wingman4l7 wrote: post #92
ErroneousBosh wrote: post #78

Earlier quoted context omitted.

How do you think they make money?

...through the subscription fee.

And from selling your data to whoever shows up with enough cash.

What, you think they're leaving that money sitting on the table?

Re: Carice TC2 – A non-digital electric car

#107

Post by formerly_proven »

rbanffy wrote: post #102
beardyw wrote: post #22

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hell, I was souring through to see how they made it fully analogue. A stupid title.

Most likely step motors in the instruments. I am sure there is no analog voltage or pneumatic input to the dashboard.

Neither was there in cars with dials 30 years ago.

Re: Carice TC2 – A non-digital electric car

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Post by 6SixTy »

Not a fan of how this car would work ergonomically. Center mounted speedo is annoying and there's zero attempt to prevent glare from them. I also can't tell what's going on with all of the switches on the passenger's side and the handbreak.

Re: Carice TC2 – A non-digital electric car

#110

Post by mulmen »

rbanffy wrote: post #101
convolvatron wrote: post #59

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm assuming that its stainless. it were were aggressive about it, it would take a patina for anything from grey to black. stainless also develops a really wide variety of colors if you heat treat it in an oven with good temperature control. there a bronze-like color that's nice, and also a blue. I'm amused to see that so many cybertrucks have been powder coated or wrapped in vinyl.

> I'm amused to see that so many cybertrucks have been powder coated or wrapped in vinyl. There are car enthusiasts and Cubertruck owners. There is little overlap between these two sets.

I don’t understand. Vinyl wrapping cars is a normal thing for car people. What’s the difference?
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