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Continuously Variable Transmission, Prius uses the "Planetary" design which functions as a power-split device to manage multiple sources of thrust; other CVT vehicles use a "Cone & Belt" design to adjusts power ratios.
CVT stands for Continuously Variable Transmission. Because typical automatic transmissions use gears, they are constrained to between three and six gear ratios. In contrast, a CVT combines a pair of pulleys with a metal belt to achieve continuously variable transmission in which the contact radius between the belt and the pulley is varied by changing the pulley groove width. This results in smooth operation with little transmission jerking, and allows the engine output to be utilized efficiently, achieving excellent fuel efficiency. Back to glossary index
continuously variable transmission. An efficient automatic transmission design that provides an infinite number of drive ratios Read more
Continuously variable transmission. A form of automatic transmission that uses belts and pulleys instead of gear wheels to allow an infinite number of gears.
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Continuously variable transmission. Most transmissions, whether manual or automatic have a fixed number of forward gears (from 2 to 10 or more). Belt driven vehicles (like snowmobiles) have an infinite number of positions of engagement. The infinitely variable transmission is sensitive to the changes in the throttle position and adjusts the gear ratio accordingly. In this way, the most efficient gear ratio is selected thus improving fuel economy. Also called "continuously variable transmission".
CVT (continuously variable transmission) is an automatic transmission with an essentially infinite number of speeds, which enables the engine to operate near its optimal speed under all conditions.
Continuously Variable Transmission. Unlike regular automatic transmissions, a CVT doesn't have gears to be changed. Rather, depending on how fast a driver wants to accelerate it uses two variable diameter cone-shaped pulleys with a steel belt strung between them to provide a constantly variable transmission ratio that renders a hydraulic torque converter extraneous and improves power application and fuel economy, while assisting with reducing emissions.