The two most common types of transmissions are manual and automatic. But there is a third type called a continuously variable transmission (CVT). CVTs have been around since the late 1980s but are now ...

The first continuously variable transmission fitted to an automobile actually has its roots in the late 19th century, though the technology has only become popular in the last two decades or so. While ...

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) systems represent a significant advancement in automotive and industrial powertrains by providing a seamless transition through an infinite number of gear ...

What is a continuously variable transmission? Is it better to drive, more reliable, more efficient, or better than an automatic? The automatic transmission as Americans know it today has been around ...

An electronically controlled CVT that is used as a transmission on off-roading buggies that offers experience in testing, programming, and electrical work. A CVT is a type of transmission that ...

There are a number of ways to transfer an engine or motor's power into drive, and these are generally split into two camps — automatic and manual transmissions. While gear-based transmissions have ...

Photo: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan has been using CVTs in its vehicles for nearly twenty years. The first generation launched in 2002 was met with mixed reviews as some owners reporting multiple ...

The Orbit Drive promises an ebike transmission, built into the motor housing, that lasts for thousands of miles without maintenance, boosts efficiency and range, allows regenerative braking, and comes ...

Test methods and data acquisition system specifications are described for measurements of the energy consumption of the control system of a servo-pump continuously variable transmission (CVT). Dynamic ...

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The automatic transmission as Americans know it today has been around and undergoing continual improvement since 1939. And while the concept of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) was ...

When the subject of CVTs or continuously variable transmissions comes up, the chances are that most readers will think of the various motor vehicles they’ve appeared in. Whether it’s a DAF, a Ford, a ...