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Oct 11, 2019Explorer
BenK wrote:
Just looking at the number of gears in the transmission (manual or automatic) is out of context...but having more gear sets allows the tranny to find the best gear for any situation
The differential ratio, tire rev’s per mile and the biggie...the ICE’s torque/HP curve
Toss in how that vehicle will be used, as is the vehicles spec (actual weight, GVWR, etc)
True. Time will tell how the competition performs in comparable challenges. Its good to have the new gasser choices from all and give the diesel choice a higher scrutiny as to its immediate price increase and long term maint/post warranty repair exposure. Must be a reason why UPS has almost abandoned diesel in the mid duty fleet.
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