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Electronic latches In 2024, the Dodge Charger went electric and electronic. The company’s first electric vehicle (EV) also follows the troublesome and rather pointless trend of using electronic latches in the doors. We say pointless because of course, the company had to create a mechanical back-up in case of a failure of the 12-volt battery, …
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Because they can Automakers are in too many cases, adding technology and gadgets to cars that nobody wants or needs simply because they can. Bill Maher hit on this in a streaming rank during his show on Friday (2/7/25), starting with steaming is ruining football. You see, he used to be able to follow two …
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Dodge adds to growing list of troublesome electronic latches
Electronic latches In 2024, the Dodge Charger went electric and electronic. The company’s first electric vehicle (EV) also follows the troublesome and rather pointless trend of using electronic latches in the doors. We say pointless because of course, the company had to create a mechanical back-up in case of a failure of the 12-volt battery, …
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