Toyota patents manual transmission for hybrid drivetrains

Is Toyota looking to bring a bit more fun and engagement to its petrol-electric hybrid vehicles?

A patent filed in the US, unearthed and published by The Drive, shows the Japanese carmaker is working on a manual transmission for its hybrid cars that features a clutch that can either be controlled by the driver or the vehicle’s electronic control unit (ECU).

This patent was first filed with the Unites States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) back in August 2021, but was only…

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