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So we traded a proven, reliable, physical laws based method (wheel roll) in favor of unreliable electronics. Nice.
It's not really that reliable as it it will depend on the diameter of the wheels that can vary with pressure, wear, and and actual tyre size.
A better method may be a sensor like the one used in optical mice.
I think that pretty much sums up the entire ethos of Silicon Valley these days.
You've summed up every aspect of the Tesla. Especially now that real car companies are taking EVs seriously.
Reinventing the wheel.
But shittier!
Literally. And it sucks. There's reasons they don't do it like this anymore.
That makes your warranty expire faster. It's not in the users favor.