Car Brands Running Curl
9 days ago
- #automotive
- #curl
- #open-source
- curl is now used in 47 car brands, including top brands like Audi, BMW, and Tesla.
- The number of cars running curl is estimated to be several hundred million.
- Evidence of curl usage comes from documentation or on-screen mentions in car infotainment systems.
- Manufacturers are required to provide curl license information, though some may not comply.
- Missing brands may also use curl, but lack sufficient evidence.
- Cars use libcurl (not the command line tool), often older versions.
- Common uses include downloading firmware, maps, and uploading statistics.
- Curl runs in many cars but no car companies sponsor or pay for curl support.
- Curl is licensed under MIT, allowing free use without obligations.
- The author considers changing the license to improve financial sustainability.