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Re:SKYACTIV-X: first commercial gasoline engine to use compr... by outworlder on Tuesday August 08, 2017 @09:45PM (#14964846)
Even a Leaf is fun due to the constant acceleration.
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Re:SKYACTIV-X: first commercial gasoline engine to use compr... by Viper007Bond on Tuesday August 08, 2017 @10:32PM (#14965048)
Modern automatics though provide similar constant acceleration. Even better are dual clutch transmissions. About 8ms between gear shifts.
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Re:SKYACTIV-X: first commercial gasoline engine to use compr... by petre on Wednesday August 09, 2017 @12:44AM (#14965608)
With a lot more engineering and complicated drivetrain mechanics, yes. An EV drivetrain is at least an order of magnitude less complex.
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