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Old 11-20-2022, 05:40 PM   #34 (permalink)
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The Prius Experiment - '07 Toyota Prius Base
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Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
Where do the eCVT inefficiencies come from?
Probably the electric motor(s). In an eCVT, an electric motor plays double-duty as a torque converter and faux gear ratios. It does this by varying the electrical power sent to the motor. It's more efficient than a traditional torque converter, but not 100% efficient.
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