Although at its face the results seem obvious, a recent study by [Sandrah Eckel] et al. on the impact of electric cars in California is interesting from a quantitative perspective. What percentage …
  • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Planetary gears have been used in automatic transmissions for as long as they have existed. I think you’re thinking of CVTs.

    • Ozymandias1688@feddit.orgEnglish
      2·
      3 days ago

      Yes, exactly! Thanks! EDIT: According to Wikipedia, the CVT in Toyotas is based on planetary gears, so both seems correct.

      • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
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        2 days ago

        I don’t think you understand. Planetary gears have nothing to do with how the vehicle shifts.