Is this a windshield HUD or what the hell am I looking at (other than Linux running on Windows)?
That looks super fucking clean. The last time I saw anything about car HUDs was years ago, and they were a bit blurry. Is this like an actual screen or just a projected image?
Yeah, it’s the HUD of an Audi E-tron. I was sitting in the parking lot adjusting the settings when I saw a licensing disclosure for the hud in that menu. Turns out, based on the copyright it runs Redhat Linux, which is kinda funny since it’s meant as a literal window computer.
Have added android auto to my Q7, it also runs a Linux flavour on the MMI, was done over usb and ethernet through the center console, simply a shell after connecting!
Which E-tron? The original SUV? Are you happy with it?
I test drove a 55, was super happy with the powertrain, felt meh about the infotainment and didn’t like the interior much, BUT it was a Bolt short term rental, not a particular car I was looking at buying, so I reckon it probably had the minimum spec seats and such. They were cloth and uncomfortable. Likely leather and higher optioned seats would be nicer. I also love that E-Trons have heat pumps, it’s kind of a requirement for an EV in the Estonian climate.
Overall what I felt really weird about was the suspension. It had air suspension, but it did not, even in comfort mode, feel like a plush ride at all. Is that to be expected of E-Trons? Would I be better off just getting an ICE powered 5-series or E-Class for ride quality? Or maybe it was just an example with worn-out suspension, since it sees daily abuse from people test driving it…
Friend has a new e-tron, no idea which model or anything since ive never cared about Audis.
For what its worth, it looks like a really nice car, both inside and out, but so far it has only caused him headaches due to multiple repairs for stuff that shouldnt have been passed any regular quality control. Most issues seem to be due to that car not liking water, in any form, at all.
I wouldnt buy one with all the info i got via his purchase.
I’d hoped their EVs would be less problematic as I’ve seen their ICE models break grown men. I guess I’ll continue to avoid them like the plague. Thanks.
Hmmm… Honestly, it’s a very nice car. Mine is the chronos trim, so it has all the bits and bobs and over in the US we didn’t really get anything beyond the original E-tron Quattro. I will say, I think I’d rather have a BMW iX, it was pretty much nicer in every way (but it does look ugly I suppose). The extra range would be life changing though.
Is this a windshield HUD or what the hell am I looking at (other than Linux running on Windows)?
That looks super fucking clean. The last time I saw anything about car HUDs was years ago, and they were a bit blurry. Is this like an actual screen or just a projected image?
Yeah, it’s the HUD of an Audi E-tron. I was sitting in the parking lot adjusting the settings when I saw a licensing disclosure for the hud in that menu. Turns out, based on the copyright it runs Redhat Linux, which is kinda funny since it’s meant as a literal window computer.
Have added android auto to my Q7, it also runs a Linux flavour on the MMI, was done over usb and ethernet through the center console, simply a shell after connecting!
Probably Yocto based.
Newer models use android
Android too runs on Linux
Which E-tron? The original SUV? Are you happy with it?
I test drove a 55, was super happy with the powertrain, felt meh about the infotainment and didn’t like the interior much, BUT it was a Bolt short term rental, not a particular car I was looking at buying, so I reckon it probably had the minimum spec seats and such. They were cloth and uncomfortable. Likely leather and higher optioned seats would be nicer. I also love that E-Trons have heat pumps, it’s kind of a requirement for an EV in the Estonian climate.
Overall what I felt really weird about was the suspension. It had air suspension, but it did not, even in comfort mode, feel like a plush ride at all. Is that to be expected of E-Trons? Would I be better off just getting an ICE powered 5-series or E-Class for ride quality? Or maybe it was just an example with worn-out suspension, since it sees daily abuse from people test driving it…
Friend has a new e-tron, no idea which model or anything since ive never cared about Audis.
For what its worth, it looks like a really nice car, both inside and out, but so far it has only caused him headaches due to multiple repairs for stuff that shouldnt have been passed any regular quality control. Most issues seem to be due to that car not liking water, in any form, at all.
I wouldnt buy one with all the info i got via his purchase.
I’d hoped their EVs would be less problematic as I’ve seen their ICE models break grown men. I guess I’ll continue to avoid them like the plague. Thanks.
Hmmm… Honestly, it’s a very nice car. Mine is the chronos trim, so it has all the bits and bobs and over in the US we didn’t really get anything beyond the original E-tron Quattro. I will say, I think I’d rather have a BMW iX, it was pretty much nicer in every way (but it does look ugly I suppose). The extra range would be life changing though.