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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
It's been at least 5 years since I placed a similar bet...
Now that some hybrids actually feature automatic transmissions with a small amount of gears, such as a 2-speed one fitted to some GWM Haval SUVs, I'd take a total elimination of the gearbox on hybrids with a grain of salt. Not to mention medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks with dual-range differentials...
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When I first experienced SSD as a replacement for hard drives, I predicted it would dominate the market in 2 years. I was off by more than a decade. What's funnier are those on EV forums convinced you won't be able to give your ICE vehicle away in the second half of next year due to the utter domination of EVs.
I don't make predictions because I'm great at making them, but for the fun exercise of stating something and seeing how close it comes.
Not sure how well Toyota's planetary gearbox and motors scales, but I imagine it would scale well in heavier duty applications. The thing about all of it is that it can be programmed to protect itself. A good design protects itself from the idiot operating it.