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thx712517 · 01-27-2012, 07:36 PM

Looks like a decent bump in efficiency for including another gear. I wonder why this isn't a more popular option? Would the reduction in weight and complexity by eliminating the transmission make up for the loss of efficiency?

01-27-2012, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
thx712517 2011 Honda Civic LX Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Atlanta Posts: 17 Honda - '11 Honda Civic LX 90 day: 28.85 mpg (US) Fit - '17 Honda Fit LX Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Looks like a decent bump in efficiency for including another gear. I wonder why this isn't a more popular option? Would the reduction in weight and complexity by eliminating the transmission make up for the loss of efficiency?