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Old 11-08-2009, 08:57 PM   #2 (permalink)
NiHaoMike
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A mechanically simple way to do it is to add a planetary gearset and another motor/generator to make a CVT. The electronics to control it will be more complex but being able to define the operation in software is worth it.
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