• Virtual Insanity
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    77 months 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.

    • @[email protected]
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      17 months 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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        17 months ago

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