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08-11-2017, 10:45 AM | #1 | |
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Toyota Patents Manual Trans That Shifts To Neutral By Itself
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08-11-2017, 10:54 AM | #2 |
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Rev matching, computer selected neutral engagement, aren't we essentially at the point that F1 was at before they finally implemented two pedal cars? I assume we're getting to the point where manual drivers will need to engage the clutch, select first and that's the only time they'll truly need to use the clutch.
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08-11-2017, 12:38 PM | #3 |
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Looks like the car world is finally catching up to motorcycles. You can get production sport bikes where you don't have to touch the clutch to upshift AND downshift. The only time you use the clutch is when you're at a stop.
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08-11-2017, 01:23 PM | #4 |
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Another reason for this is to be able to have a manual transmission car that can still comply with new safety regs and brake itself for automatic collision avoidance, without stalling.
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I would think this is the only reason for this patent/change. Otherwise just use automatics.
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I was driving the other day and almost rear ended someone who decided to stop in the middle of the road (I think he was lost). I was caught off guard, and almost stalled my car. I thought about how helpful this would've been.
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08-14-2017, 10:34 AM | #9 |
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This is cool actually. Adapting manual gearboxes to new tech means it has a future in automotive engineering.
Wonder if this would enable pairing of a manual box to hybrid powertrain...
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08-14-2017, 11:09 AM | #10 |
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Certainly will help. Although Honda's really been the only one to offer manuals with hybrids. But I bet Porsche will be added to that list soon.
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08-15-2017, 05:07 PM | #12 |
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I'm sorry did someone say Toyota and manual in the same sentence?
I also agree with stated above. This is probably as much about collision mitigation as other things. |
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