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a mechanism for drivers accustomed to and passionate for manual boxes. The patents together paint the picture of an EV equipped with the capabilities of a manual transmissionToyota's new EV can even alternate between the"control modes" of standard and manual driving. This is accomplished through the use of an H-pattern manual equipped with"pseudo-clutch" and"pseudo-shifter" inputs.
To get the complete feel of a manual transmission, the car is further complemented by a third pedal with a"pedal reaction force generator" that vibrates to simulate the feeling of a clutch dragging on a flywheel and can even mimic the car stalling. But does it come with all the advantages of a manual transmission? Historically, manual transmissions were noticeably more fuel-efficient than automatic versions but that is no longer a concern for EVs.Manual transmissions were also cheaper to purchase and cheaper to maintain but since Toyota has not released any pricing for the new EV it's hard to tell if this argument still applies.
This question will likely be answered once the vehicle goes into production however if the car only fakes the experience of a manual transmission, we would venture a guess that it would not be too popular. And with revealing a design for a new type of manual box that only uses hand inputs and doesn't require a clutch pedal to shift, the EV may have some strong competition.Stay ahead with the latest science, technology and innovation news, for free:
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