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 …
    • NotJohnSmith@feddit.ukEnglish
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      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
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          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
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            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
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              16 hours ago

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