Toyota patents manual gearbox that coasts automatically
Toyota patents manual gearbox that coasts automatically
Despite dwindling demand for manual gearbox, it is nice to know that there are still brands out there that are trying to prolong its existence by improving it with new ideas.
As seen on Carscoops, Toyota has just filed for a new patent called ‘Controller For Vehicle and Control Method For Vehicle’. While the name makes not much sense to us, the article explained that this new technology allows a manual transmission to automatically shift into neutral when the vehicle is coasting downhill.
While the actual fuel saving might not sound like a lot as we don't have much downhills in our country, there's a chance the system might be able to do more like shifting into neutral during an emergency stop.
No word about this technology has been announced officially but at least it is heartening for the enthusiasts know that the manual 'box is still well and alive.
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