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A MANUAL TRANSMISSION FOR YOUR EV?

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EV motoring is opening doors to many new aspects of motoring – instant torque, silent operation and zero exhaust emissions among the number – but it’s also taking away some of the things that motoring enthusiasts hold dear. One of these is the involvement and sense of control offered by a manual transmission. To this end, Toyota has just patented an EV drivetrain control system

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