Abstract: A method of shifting gears of an electric vehicle and the electric vehicle are disclosed. The electric vehicle includes an electric motor operatively connected to a transmission for propelling the electric vehicle. The method includes selecting a gear position and biasing an engagement member of the transmission toward a gear of the transmission corresponding to the selected gear position. The engagement member has an engaging portion, and the gear has a receiving portion. The method includes controlling the electric motor, by a motor controller, to apply a torque to the gear in a first direction and, in response to applying the torque, aligning the engaging portion and the receiving portion such that the engagement member is biased further toward the gear; and the engaging portion is received in the receiving portion to engage the engaging member with the gear.

Abstract: A vehicle, including a chassis; at least one seat connected to the chassis; a motor connected to the chassis; an endless drive track disposed at least in part below the chassis, the endless drive track being operatively connected to the motor for propulsion of the vehicle; a suspension assembly supporting the endless drive track and including slide rails; and a drive track lubrication system connected to the chassis. The system includes a lubricant tank and at least one conduit positioned and arranged to deliver lubricant from the lubricant tank to at least a portion of an interior side of the endless drive track, the lubricant delivered providing lubrication at least partially between the interior side of the endless drive track and the slide rails.