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Originally Posted by Allch Chcar
If it can be price competitive with the CVT it might gain some acceptance.
And it doesn't have to be variable ratio it just needs a better ratio spread and feel more connected to beat out the CVT. CVT's are pretty inefficient(72%), but they allow a wider ratio spread than most multi geared transmissions. You get a gearbox transmission and there is room to improve the performance over a CVT.
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CanadianDriver » Technology » Auto Tech: Nissan’s CVT transaxle
According to this article the CVT Nissan uses in my Altima approaches 97% efficiency, virtually identical to a manual transmission. The 97% figure is at the bottom of the first page.
I feels like a direct mechanical connection, and the torque converter locks up at 18 KPH, when you accelerate gently.
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Mech