He spends way more time talking about the "gear shift" mechanisms than about the actual gears. The one time he mentions the fixed ratio (something that combusti

He spends way more time talking about the "gear shift" mechanisms than about the actual gears. The one time he mentions the fixed ratio (something that combustion engines can do and have done, btw) it's in the context of the driver not having to actuate a shift. Engine noise is an excellent feedback source because it utilizes a sense that is otherwise mostly idle when driving. Tire noise is much quieter, harder to hear over other sounds. And, engine noise is directly proportional to vehicle speed unless I intentionally and consciously change gears. I'm all for electrifying the loud trucks. I just don't like being snuck up on by anything that weighs an order of magnitude more than me.