Remember when cars were simple? We dive into the surprising history and mind-blowing future of Automotive Tech. This episode tracks the technological leaps that brought us from crank handles to self-driving capabilities.

Join Akil and Joel as they break down the exact dates and key moments of automotive innovation:

The Safety Revolution: We look at the history of features like crumple zones, airbags, and the game-changing introduction of ABS Brakes by Mercedes-Benz [05:02].

A Car Is Born: The very first petrol engine car was introduced in 1885, but the convenience of Air Conditioning arrived decades later in 1939, and the first Electric Windows in the 1940s [25:34].

Digital Dashboards: Tracking the evolution from the very first concept of Touchscreens in 1986 to the modern integration of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto around 2014 [09:16].

Autonomous Features: The journey from simple Cruise Control in 1958/1965 to modern Lane Assist (first introduced in trucks in 2000) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems [34:57].

The Service Economy: The frustration of Features-as-a-Service, where manufacturers like BMW and Mercedes are now selling basic safety and comfort features via subscription [47:07].

Driverless Future: We discuss the early concepts of Fully Autonomous Vehicles (dating back to 1984) and the shift towards fully self-driving interiors with no steering wheels [43:53].

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