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It sounds bizarre but I want to try it.

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[–] tankplanker 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Porsche Taycan has a two speed gearbox, primarily so it can cruise at autobahn speeds without impacting acceleration. Efficiency benefits only work if the extra weight of the gearbox and transmission losses aren't more than the range gained .

https://www.wired.com/story/electric-car-two-speed-transmission-gearbox/

[–] BallShapedMan 2 points 1 year ago

This is what I was imagining to start with!