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Old 06-08-2015, 08:08 AM   #844 (permalink)
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Augmenting rides to make them more familiar and less discomfiting is nothing new.





Of course, the idea used to be making other people feel better about your odd ride. Now it's about making the buyer feel better- like the CVTs with paddle shifters to change "gears."
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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