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Toyota EV Mimics Manual Transmission With Feel of Gear Shifts, Roaring Engine

The system, still under development, could even stall the car if controls are fumbled

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SUSONO, Japan—Toyota’s 7203 -3.41%decrease; red down pointing triangle latest engineering feat is an electric vehicle that behaves as if it has a stick shift, complete with revving sounds and faux gear shifts.

Engineers who worked on the vehicle system said they wanted to preserve a driving experience that is appreciated by some car enthusiasts and older drivers—and might otherwise die out in the shift to EVs.

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