continuously variable transmission 1
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Definition
A continuously variable transmission (CVT), (also known as single-speed transmission, gearless transmission, stepless transmission, variable pulley transmission, or in case of motorcycles, a twist-and-go) is an automatic transmission that can change seamlessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values.
Examples
- 1.The flexibility of a CVT allows the input shaft to maintain a constant angular velocity.


