CVT idea (fixed "top gear" set?)

[niky]

Originally Posted by Old Tele man

The eCVT in our 2014 Prius does not use chain drive...it has GEARS. The earlier GenII Prius, however, DID use a chain-drive drive-connection, but not chain-drive ratio-connection.

Toyota calls them eCVTs but they're really Planetary, aren't they? Great gearboxes, but won't work without electric assist motors.

[gone-ot]

Originally Posted by niky

Toyota calls them eCVTs but they're really Planetary, aren't they? Great gearboxes, but won't work without electric assist motors.

...correct, without both electric motors, no CVT "gearing" is possible.