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Old 11-14-2008, 09:34 AM   #10 (permalink)
IndyIan
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Parachute - '03 Chevrolet Tracker LX
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Matt,
Electric motors make more torque that gas ones of similar hp and I believe most electric motors have the same efficiency almost anywhere in their rpm band. So a CVT isn't really needed for them and they are few % less efficient than a manual trans. Probably the best EV solution is not to have any transmission at all with a motor than can produce enough torque to start and enough rpm to do 60mph.
Ian
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