• Virtual Insanity
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      61 year ago

      That’s true, but also dumb at the same time.

      The benefit of reduced drag applies regardless of mode of propulsion.

      So really, it’s complexity for complexity sake.

      • @weew@lemmy.ca
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        11 year ago

        not really, because gas engines are so inefficient outside of their ideal RPM range that a little extra drag is barely noticeable.

        • Virtual Insanity
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          11 year ago

          Hence why they have transmissions that ensure they’re in a favourable RPM range at all times.