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Karam el Shenawy
June 15, 2023
The Japanese firm has confirmed that it is testing the possibility of introducing the manual transmission in its future generation of electric cars.
In his recent technical briefing, “Toyota Technical Workshop”, The Japanese firm has just confirmed one of the technologies that could revolutionize the way many users understand electric cars. Because without going into the various scorns that some drivers still profess for zero emission vehicles, the truth is that many agree that they miss the feeling of having a manual gearbox. Well, soon that could be part of the past because after presenting it conceptually at Lexus, the Japanese firm has just confirmed that it also plans to introduce the manual transmission in its electric futures. Takero Kato, president of the newly launched BEV Factory division, said his goal is to offer your customers a “wow” experience”.
The objective of this project is simulate driving experience of a combustion vehicle as many drivers continue to demand to have more ‘real’ sensations with the car. To achieve this, the system will simulate all the sounds associated with engine revs and gear changes, further offering special mapping for power delivery and will even stall when the clutch is misused during starts. In the same way, Toyota does not rule out implementing it in its range of hybrids and plug-in hybrids, although it seems that doing so would be reserved for the sportier models signed by the Gazoo Racing department.
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Another important point of this informative session has been focused on the vehicle itself and through technologies such as the integration of new generation batteries and sonic technology, as well as a modular architecture that allows them to reach autonomy of 1,000 km. For a more streamlined design, aerodynamic performance is articulated by AI, while designers will focus on expressing a natural sensibility. Arene OS system and wireless connectivity (OTA) function will infinitely expand the possibilities of enjoying cars. The goal remains: sell 3.5 million EVs by 2030 of which 1.7 million will come from the new factory dedicated exclusively to electric cars. How many of them will be manual?
