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Porsche patents manual EV transmission with off-road mode
Original: Porsche patents a manual transmission with off-road mode but for EVs
Porsche has patented an electric vehicle gearbox that mimics a manual transmission and includes an off-road mode. The system would let drivers of future electric Porsches shift gears manually, addressing a common criticism that EVs lack driving engagement, while off-road functionality suggests potential use in rugged electric models. The patent has drawn attention from automotive media and enthusiasts debating whether simulated gears add real value or artificial complexity to electric driving.
Why now: Enthusiasts and automotive media are reacting to Porsche's effort to preserve manual driving engagement in an era of electric vehicles.
Evidence
- Porsche patents a manual transmission with off-road mode but for EVs · The Supercar Blog
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