Toyota to Build EVs with Stick Shifts
Toyota is getting ready to unveil an electric car that mimics a manual gearbox, complete with a false clutch, stick shift and rev-matching sounds. A manual electric automobile would only be a spectacle since electric vehicles do not have gearshifts. However, Toyota is forging ahead with efforts to provide an amazing experience while gunning for enthusiasts who love gasoline-powered vehicles. According to Takero Kato, president of BEV Facility, Toyota will offer its consumers a genuinely amazing experience as well as an enhanced driving range and a stylish appearance. Stick-shift cars with manual gearboxes were previously common, although they are becoming…