• @zik
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    233 months ago

    It’s not just EVs - most new cars have these tracking devices where they sell your data to your insurance company to be used against you.

    • @madcaesar
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      33 months ago

      How are they getting the data?

      • @zik
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        63 months ago

        They have devices installed which include GPS and an accelerometer. They report back to base via a cellular connection when you drive erratically or aggressively etc.

      • AWildMimicAppears
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        43 months ago

        5G (“Connected Cars” for lower insurance rates have been a thing in central europe for over 20 years) and Wifi.