Toyota's Electric Cars to Offer Manual Transmission for a Unique Driving Experience.

Toyota is set to release an electric vehicle that will simulate manual transmission, featuring a faux stick-shift, clutch, and virtual revving sounds. The "manual EV" would be entirely cosmetic, but Toyota is moving forward with the plans to make its driving experience more fun for traditionalists who love combustion engines. The car manufacturer is also striving to make batteries last longer at lower costs. After focusing on hybrid technology, Toyota is striving to catch up in the EV market with the launch of 10 new electric vehicles globally that will be manufactured at an annual production rate of 1.5 million by 2026.