Touchless start is an interesting idea. I assume the car will turn off as well when you put it in park and leave with the keyfob. Automatic hatch lifting has mixed reviews from people who actually own cars with this feature.
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Thanks, Nebula1701. Dribs and drabs of new details s l o w l y come out, 
Or is it Park, open door, get out with key? If the latter, what about scenarios where you park, open door and get out to close thecharge port door accidentally left open or popped open? Or removing something from the windshield or wiper? Or you are getting out and a valet is getting in? Perhaps there is a 30 second timer or you need to move the fob a certain distance from the car? Do we now need to take the fob out of a clothing pocket or purse to leave it in the console? Will the car honk if you open the door while in Park with the key inside?
I like the idea of the car shutting down by itself but the when and how seems to be taking that decision away from the driver. It would however address the car being accidentally left on.
Does this mean you'll always need to walk around the front of the car to avoid the lift gate opening?
Details beget the need for more details, haha.
So, as long as you have the key, just press the brake to start the car. We've gone from inserting and turning a key, to pressing the brake and a button, to just pressing the brake. To turn the car off, Park, press the brake, open the door and get out with the key? Will the car also auto-lock (default or via setting)?
Or is it Park, open door, get out with key? If the latter, what about scenarios where you park, open door and get out to close thecharge port door accidentally left open or popped open? Or removing something from the windshield or wiper? Or you are getting out and a valet is getting in? Perhaps there is a 30 second timer or you need to move the fob a certain distance from the car? Do we now need to take the fob out of a clothing pocket or purse to leave it in the console? Will the car honk if you open the door while in Park with the key inside?
I like the idea of the car shutting down by itself but the when and how seems to be taking that decision away from the driver. It would however address the car being accidentally left on.
Yes, a concern for me is the lift opening when I don't want it to after I park and walk around the rear to a sidewalk or to open a passenger door. Will it be like walking by a store's auto-door opener?
Does this mean you'll always need to walk around the front of the car to avoid the lift gate opening?
Details beget the need for more details, haha.
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