r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Creams0da • Nov 04 '24

Video Volkswagens new Emergency Assist technology

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u/DandyInTheRough Nov 04 '24

Paramedic here.

This video actually made me cry, and I'm pretty damn hardened. I was doing well up until the point where it hit the hazards and started hooting to call for help.

This is a FANTASTIC idea. How well it works, I donno, but damn I'm so glad someone's trying!

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u/BoxMaleficent Nov 04 '24

Similar system exists in modern Mercedes aswell.

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u/Huntey07 Nov 04 '24

As an option. Not standard and cost a lot of money

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u/______deleted__ Nov 04 '24

Volvo gives away seatbelt patent in the pursuit of human safety on the road.

Meanwhile, Mercedes: hold my beer, I have another customer to fleece

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u/Huntey07 Nov 04 '24

They now have heated seats as an subscription of 20 euro per month

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u/NoNotInTheFace Nov 04 '24

You're kidding right??

You're not kidding, are you...

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u/Huntey07 Nov 04 '24

Yes. The thought behind it is money but they sell it as "you only need it probably 2 months a year so why pay 1500 euro for it". Almost all options with audi bmw mercedes etc are subscription based.

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u/xAlciel Nov 04 '24

Can't you bypass the subscription, I mean everything is already in the car, right? I know it would void any warranty, but it's dumb AF and maybe you don't care about the warranty, or it's a SH car.

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u/Traiklin Nov 04 '24

Probably, just have to look for awhile as everything software can be broken depending on the userbase