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Old 11-03-2011, 02:08 PM   #94 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
I think the electric motor is integrated into the transmission, so that would seem to to mean they have to keep the dual clutch 7 speed transmission.

And this car gets ~0.91L/100km (if I recall correctly) so another 0.5L/100km of consumption would be non-trivial.
Why? The electric motor can be clutched to a direct drive off the tailshaft and the MT can stay for the normal motor. (assuming you want regen in neutral)
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