Although at its face the results seem obvious, a recent study by [Sandrah Eckel] et al. on the impact of electric cars in California is interesting from a quantitative perspective. What percentage …
  • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I’m sure it’s true for the 9k+ lb. Hummer EV and Silverados but my sedan is as light or lighter than ICE vehicles in it’s class.

      • NotJohnSmith@feddit.ukEnglish
        3·
        2 days ago

        Is there an argument that with regen in EVs there is a smoother transition in speed continuing to less wear to tyres/roads?

        I certainly drive my EV more calmly than ICE due to the relaxed vibe of an EV

        • Ozymandias1688@feddit.orgEnglish
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          2 days ago

          not necessarily. Toyota uses planetary gears which also change transmission without discrete “gear shifting”. Although going fully EV removes that necessity of course.

          • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
            3·
            2 days ago

            Planetary gears have been used in automatic transmissions for as long as they have existed. I think you’re thinking of CVTs.

            • Ozymandias1688@feddit.orgEnglish
              2·
              1 day ago

              Yes, exactly! Thanks! EDIT: According to Wikipedia, the CVT in Toyotas is based on planetary gears, so both seems correct.

              • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
                1·
                17 hours ago

                I don’t think you understand. Planetary gears have nothing to do with how the vehicle shifts.