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Old 02-03-2016, 07:06 PM   #40 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
Why is reduced efficiency a terrible idea?
An electric AC motor as it stands in the volt is over 91% efficient across its operational range, an automatic transmission is usually somewhere between 75%-90% efficient, I guess I don't see how that can be correct, even if the motor were to become 100% efficient, I still would loose due to the auto behind it.

Unless it is a manumatic?

From what I remember the dual planetary was for "improved" efficiency, but it too has parasitic losses compared to direct drive.
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