There’s nothing quite like driving a car with a manual transmission. It provides an unrivalled amount of control.
Many lovers of this gearbox want to transition to electric vehicles (EVs) because of the numerous evident advantages, but they are hesitant to give up the sensation and power of driving with a manual transmission.
They may not have to do so in the near future.
Toyota has filed eight new patents with the US Patent and Trademark Office, each describing a method for drivers who are accustomed to and enthusiastic about manual transmissions. The patents together offer an image of an electric vehicle with manual gearbox capabilities.
