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Toyota thinks it’s a good idea to put a fake manual transmission in an EV


Love it or hate it, Toyota seems to be moving forward with its plan to add a manual transmission simulation to its electric cars, complete with engine revving noise and lots of jerky feels. A new patent application shows a system with up to 14 pseudo gears, to enhance the zero-emissions driving experience and maybe convert some manual-loving drivers over to the EV side. Read more…

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