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Hi Cephraim,
Yes, the engine and transmission are Nissan unique, but similar in concept to the Prius et al HSD cars. So, yes, I think my comments still apply. The CVT is actually an eCVT. It does not have mechanically variable components to provide variable ratio. It uses a speeder motor and a torquer motor that geared with the engine in a fixed manner. The speed of the speeder motor impacts how much torque goes from the engine to the wheels, or to the electric half of the drive train. Further variation on the electric side controls how the eletricty is used (stored, or routed to the torquer motor).
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