The transmission system in a vehicle is essential for controlling the engine’s power and directing it to the wheels. In gasoline cars, the transmission is a complex mechanism that involves multiple ...

As a general rule, electric vehicles don’t have conventional multispeed transmissions as gas-powered cars do, with nearly all having just a single speed. (There are exceptions, which we’ll get to in a ...

Nikola's Tre BEV powertrain boasts continuous power output of 645 hp (at the middle area of the motor's power curve), while advertising 1,069 instantaneous hp at the peak of the motor's power band. It ...

Mercedes-Benz just dropped a preview of its Tesla-fighting bombshell, the new electric CLA Class. While still technically in its concept phase, much of what you see here is what you’re going to get ...

Why do electric-powered cars not have transmissions? I understand that electric motors have full torque from the first spin, thus do not need a low gear, but don’t they waste battery when spinning at ...

I love a manual transmission. It's an excellent way to keep my brain engaged when I'm stuck in boring traffic, and it's a lot of fun on a spirited drive. Unfortunately, most Americans either disagree ...

Michigan Electric Transmission Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Holdings Corp., announced its intent to construct, own and operate new transmission line projects in Michigan which are ...