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Originally Posted by aerohead
Question? If they can make a 100% electric lock-up torque-converter,can they make a 100% electric "unlocked"torque-converter,which allows the flywheel to "free-wheel"against the torque-converter? And could they unlock the transmission's tailshaft electromagnetically to allow the transaxle or differential to "free-wheel" eliminating the lubrication requirement for the auto-trans during "coast"?
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I've never heard of a 100% electric TC, as opposed to the regular hydraulic, but you could try using electronic hubs like the 4x4s do. They disengage the axle shafts from the wheel in an effort to boost fuel economy. I think Ford used it for some time on the Explorer. Worth looking into, I suppose, but I don't know it's limitations as to when it can and can't be engaged.