The full hybrid drive system's seamless, E-CVT electric continuously variable transmission is controlled by Shift - by - Wire technology, using
an electric shift lever system.
Not exact matches
You can't call it a
shift lever in an
electric, can you?
Tapping the
shift lever to the left puts the i8 into Sport mode that transforms its personality; the gas and
electric power sources are put on high alert.
Slip the
shift lever into Sport mode — when the gas engine becomes fully engaged, maximum thrust is available from the
electric motor and brake regen is at its highest — and BMW claims the i8 will sprint to 100 km / h in 4.4 seconds.
With
Electric Shift Program (ESP) mode, manual gear changes can be accomplished via handlebar - mounted push buttons — more easily actuated than a foot
lever when riding with heavy boots.
The system calculates the torque level from the
electric motor based on the
shift lever position (D, Eco, or B), and the accelerator and brake pedal positions.
Dropping the
shift lever for the ZF eight - speed automatic transmission into Sport mode kept the engine speed high, making the throttle more responsive, and the
electric power steering made for easy, precise turn - in.
Pulling the
shift lever down to the «S» position caused the CVT to choose a slightly more aggressive chuck of the power band which, when combined with more aggressive activation of
electric assist, created a more lively driving experience.
The transmission must be operated by a single
shifter handle; transmissions with air /
electric / hydraulic actuation or multiple
shift levers will not be allowed.
If the driver selects the «E-Mode» button to the right of the
shift lever, the zero - emissions,
electric mode is maintained up to 44 mph (71 km / h) and allows for more aggressive gas pedal inputs.
HSD Mid grade models benefit from 15» alloy wheels, automatic air - conditioning, E-CVT
electric continuously variable transmission, a Smart Entry and Start system, Vehicle Stability Control plus (VSC +), Hill - start Assist Control, a Push Start button, a blue resin
shift - by - wire transmission
lever, rear UV reducing privacy glass, a large rear spoiler and dark grey Kaze trim with blue touches.
Mercedes - Benz C Class C180 BlueEFFICIENCY AMG Sport 2dr Auto, Attention assist, Bluetooth interface for hands free telephone, Cruise control + speed limiter, Service indicator (ASSYST PLUS), Speed sensitive steering, Trip computer, Audio 20 radio / 6CD / MP3 player with 5.8» colour display and telephone keypad, DAB digital radio module, Pre-wiring for Becker Map Pilot, USB / aux input socket, Aerial in rear window, AMG body styling, Auto dimming driver's door mirror, Auto dimming rear view mirror, Body colour bumpers, Chrome trim on boot handle,
Electric windows one touch open / close, Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, Green tinted glass, Rain sensor windscreen wipers, 1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seats, 3 spoke AMG steering wheel in Nappa leather, AMG floormats, AMG sports seats with integrated headrests, Auto dual - zone climate control system, Auto Mercedes - Benz child seat recognition sensor, Black roof lining, Chrome gear
shift lever, Door sill panels with stainless steel inlays, Front centre armrest with storage compartment, Front cupholder, Front door pockets, Height / reach adjustable steering column, Isofix rear child seat fastenings, Multi function steering wheel, Neck - pro front headrests, Rear armrest, Sports pedals with stainless steel surfaces and rubber studs, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors, Intelligent light system pack - C Class, ABS + BAS, Active bonnet, Adaptive brake system, Drivers knee airbag, Drivers pelvis airbag, Dual stage Driver / Passenger Airbags, ESP with ASR, Front side airbags, Hill start assist, Pre-Safe anticipatory safety system, Sports braking system, Tyre pressure warning, Warning triangle and first aid kit, Window airbags, Alarm system / interior protection / immobiliser, Remote central locking, Agility control sports suspension with selective damping system, Space saver spare wheel
The car sacrifices an
electric's typically creamy smooth driving behavior when you
shift the gear
lever to «L.» Normally that'd mean «low,» but in this Focus it's actually the setting most
electrics and gas -
electric hybrids have (often labeled «B») for increasing the amount of power that flows back into the batteries while braking, called regenerative braking, or simply «regen.»