EV List Lackey via EV wrote:
I'm speechless, and you know that doesn't happen often.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/15/23762020/electric-ev-manual-transmission-
fake-noise-toyota-lexus
or https://v.gd/yzYmkI
As described, it sounds like a pretty lame idea. But maybe that's just
the author's opinion?
All ICEs with automatic transmissions still have "gearshift" levers.
They are used for forward/reverse of course; but also to select various
"performance" or "economy" modes of operation. People seem to expect
them, and enjoy using them.
My EV conversions all had manual transmissions -- left over from when
they were ICEs. The transmission made it easy to select between low,
medium, and high-speed ranges. It was also a way to optimize performance
and efficiency without a complicated or expensive motor or controller.
My Leaf EV has a "gear shift". It's just a switch that selects between
forward/reverse, and normal/enhanced braking. It certainly has utility
as an operating control, and gets used.
So the "gearshift" lever may no longer actually shift gears, but it's a
familiar control that will just get re-purposed for other uses.
Lee
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