silvrsvt Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 13 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said: Wait, that's possible? Don't see why it wouldn't be-might be overly complicated to do though without a good reason to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 35 minutes ago, silvrsvt said: Don't see why it wouldn't be-might be overly complicated to do though without a good reason to do so. It's easy to control a hydraulic system with an electronic actuator. The bigger issue is not having complete control over the clutch itself - meaning the driver can engage it at any time and that doesn't play well with all the other automated systems and controls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevensecondsuv Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 1 hour ago, silvrsvt said: What about regenerative power generation with a clutch? That is how a hybrid can partly recharge itself-it uses regenerative braking (aka engine braking) to generate power. That is bit complicated by using a clutch. Not if the motor is between the clutch and the trans. That way the clutch doesn't disengage the motor from the input shaft. Of course it would still be disengaged if the driver takes the trans out of gear while braking. It'd certainly be a bit of a learning curve driving one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipzoomflyfast Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 A Bronco Sport Trac (Pickup) hybrid with a manual - I doubt that combo is a reality...but if it is...take my money!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcartwright99 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Do you think this will be the last manual that Ford puts in it's vehicles? I am starting to think this could be the last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 On 3/3/2020 at 8:50 AM, jcartwright99 said: Do you think this will be the last manual that Ford puts in it's vehicles? I am starting to think this could be the last. nope. Mustang and manual wont be going anywhere soon...and who knows, if the market leans sedans/ coupes/hatchbacks again maybe there will be vehicles such as the Focus RS again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YT90SC Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 History has proven time and again, Ford working with Getrag NEVER ends up going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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