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Re:Driving the Jeep Magneto, an electric concept with a manu... by throwaway0a5e on Friday April 15, 2022 @05:39PM (#31046200)
Electric motors don't like operating all out (or close to it) at low rotational speeds for more than a very short time.

EV work trucks and off road toys will likely have two and maybe even three speed transmissions for the same reasons that your cordless drill does.

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Re:Driving the Jeep Magneto, an electric concept with a manu... by pyinstallwoes on Friday April 15, 2022 @05:52PM (#31046337)
Because of torque?
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