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1. fnord77 · 1790570358 · focus · HN ↗

   this is basically the same as the hybrid system in the Honda CR-V, except the CR-V can clutch the engine in directly to the wheels at highway speeds.

   1. deepsun · 1790571296 · focus · HN ↗

      Which AFAIK is more efficient (no losses on converting kinetic to electric, electric to chemical, and back: chemical to electric and then to kinetic).

      1. p0w3n3d · 1790586398 · focus · HN ↗

         Toyota has the best one. No clutch at all, can drive only combustion engine

         1. ncruces · 1790594897 · focus · HN ↗

            Renault's version doesn't have a clutch either.

            1. actionfromafar · 1790604597 · focus · HN ↗

               Renault has a dog clutch.

               1. ncruces · 1790630877 · focus · HN ↗

                  And the Toyota has planetary gears.

                  Both offer direct, mechanical engagement that avoids the continuous friction slip of a wet clutch.

                  Which was the point.

         2. fnord77 · 1790984241 · focus · HN ↗

            maybe for efficiency. not for driveability

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