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Fallstar ( Fallstar@mander.xyz )  to TechnologyEnglish · 3 years ago

Automakers can’t quit manual transmissions so they’re cramming fake stuff into EVs

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Automakers can’t quit manual transmissions so they’re cramming fake stuff into EVs

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Fallstar ( Fallstar@mander.xyz )  to TechnologyEnglish · 3 years ago
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Fake manual transmission is basically like playing a simulator.
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    There’s no reason to do that with an electric motor (as far as I know). It would only reduce the efficiency. Maybe it’s something that the car enthusiasts could get on board with though?

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      It’s not completely pointless, e.g. the Taycan has a two-speed transmission: One to have ludicrous torque to start rolling, the other to be more efficient at higher RPMs. Most EVs aren’t Porsches, though, and Taycans aren’t stick-shift.

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