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Originally Posted by Dadhawk
I don’t really see the point of adding a mechanical clutch and shifter. For the most part it only helps in the top end, maybe increasing your top speed a bit. Just adding it for the sake of "engagement" doesn't really advance the tech at all.
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It would be just for engagement to simulate traditional shifting. They could simulate different torque and power curves at the sake of performance. They could simulate sounds like they already do. Depending on how well this was done, it could be enjoyable, especially if they could do a V8-12, F1, big turbo, etc all in one car.
While EVs are fun and the torque curve makes the car quick, it isn’t as engaging. It doesn’t push the driver to apply more throttle and RPMs to ring the engine out. If they don’t retain ICEs for enthusiasts with eFuels then simulating a driver’s car would be the next best thing than basically feeling identical to every other EV.
Toyota patented an EV clutch transmission.
https://insideevs.com/news/566896/to...-transmission/