EV drive trains (engine, transmission, supporting electronics, etc) continue to become more integrated and efficient. See below Geely announcement about their new 16-in-1 drive system. For comparison the original BYD drive system like in my 2023 Atto 3 uses an 8-in-1 drive system. Just a few years can make a big difference in the technology you drive around in. Not only does these new, more integrated/compact drive systems lower the cost of EV manufacturing at the same time it can make repair more costly if the maintenance concept is just replace the "whole assembly" (like how EV batteries are replaced) vs attempting (or allowing) local disassembly & repair. Oh well, technology marches on while making it harder for local garage/repair shops to work on EVs (and even ICEV) due to available parts, proprietary maintenance data, trained technicians. Creates a captured audience for the brand's service center. And also insures the "backyard, shade tree mechanic" continues to RIP....or is limited to "wax on, wax off" maintenance. To say it again," Oh well, technology marches on...." https://www.car250.com/geely-galaxy-tt-2026-7.html ***********************************************
