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The perfect truth of this meme is why I can never own an electric car.
What is that retro-looking thing on the right?
(Also why are my question marks getting cut off? I typed 9 of them but only 3 show up.)
If you made an electric conversion and used an induction motor it could still be stick! Induction motors have a narrow range of useful rmps so the transmission is still needed!
https://motorandwheels.com/electric-cars-gears-manual-transmission/
6 Electric Cars With Manual Gears & Transmission (With Pictures)
Just for fun, Toyota is developing an EV with a manual transmission.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/16/business/toyota-manual-transmission-electric-cars/index.html
Hurst "Lightning Rods" from the 80s. Basically a flashy way to manually shift an automatic transmission.
Good write up and explanation here: https://www.macsmotorcitygarage.com/a-cool-idea-at-the-time-the-hurst-lightning-rods-shifter/
Hurst lightning rods shifter in an Oldsmobile. They are for drag racing.
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My issue with automatics is that there's a lack of control. It's trying to be smart about changing gears and yet never ends up doing what I want. It's like the throttle is going over a bad internet connection.
Because there are no gears to switch I don't have that issue in electric cars, it even feels better than a manual: Smooth torque curve and instant throttle response.
That's Big EV trying to silence you.
Just for the record, I see 9 question marks.
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