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Old 11-18-2009, 04:22 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by avitech View Post
All a CVT is, is a "Constant Variable Transmission". It's a metal flexible band between two sliding pulleys.

All it is, is a different way to transfer power from the engine to the drive axle(s) of the car. It is nothing special. It has been around for a long time. It made its first appearance on the Italian Vespa motorized scooters.
Yeah, I was aware of their existence, just wondering how it worked out on such mass produced vehicles.
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