Re:The stick shift might survive the electric revolution
by smileysteve on Saturday November 19, 2022 @07:56AM
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It's the difference in 8 speed and 5-6. Though the automatic still has some loss in a torque converter.
Historical higher mpg in a manual 5 and 6 speeds is due to driving style, 1st, the driver is more likely to drive based on what's ahead; 2nd (and related) the manual driver is likely more conservative in everyday driving.
Re:The stick shift might survive the electric revolution
by WirelessGigabit on Saturday November 19, 2022 @10:40AM
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The ZF-8 has a lock up clutch. That's why it's so efficient. It uses the torque converter as a pump to match the speeds but then engages that clutch to have a 1-1 connection. No losses.
In a manual I think you're much more likely to rev out the engine more, shift higher in the rev range, etc.
In an automatic unless you're in full "manual" mode and using the paddles/shifter to emulate that same style, then you're more likely to have the automatic's efficiency.