The new CVT also features an additional
gearset for starting from a standstill, resulting in faster, more linear acceleration.
This unit comes paired to a special CVT that uses an additional
gearset for starting off from a stop, making it feel quicker than in a traditional CVT, the automaker says.
A clutch locks the ring gear of the planetary
gearset for a 7.0:1 speed reduction and torque multiplication ratio.
Does anyone make lower final drives or new
gearsets for 981s yet?
Not exact matches
Drive here is by «e-CVT» - Toyota - and Lexus - speak
for the planetary
gearset used to seamlessly mix petrol and electric power.
The CVT is stepped in three stages, the ratios of which are then multiplied by the first three
gearsets,
for nine gears.
The planetary
gearset is what's responsible
for changing gear ratios, and it consists of a sun gear surrounded by smaller planet gears carried by a planet carrier enclosed in a ring gear.
There are three separate shift fork shafts, which hold three shift forks to activate the synchronizer rings
for the two
gearsets on each of the three gear shafts.
CVT: Stands
for continuously variable transmission, an automatic with no conventional
gearsets and no pronounced steps in the shifting.
ZF has designed a new 8 - speed automatic transmission
for passenger cars based on a new transmission concept featuring four planetary
gearsets and five shift elements.
As with all Toyota hybrid transaxles introduced from 2006 forward, it utilizes a planetary reduction gear
for the traction motor in addition to the planetary
gearset that is employed as a power - split device.
A planetary
gearset blends the two power sources and feels
for all the world like a CVT (continuously variable transmission) to the Toyota Prius V driver.
Prior to shipping the car out to our West Coast, Santa Ana facility, we made a stop at Jordan Performance and Racing, where Jordan swapped out the factory oil pump
for a Ford Performance Parts setup with the billet
gearset already in place.
The three rotating clutches have been located forward of the
gearsets to minimize the length of oil feeds which provides
for enhanced shift response and simplicity of turbine shaft manufacturing.
A search
for a four
gearset powerflow commenced.
For precise and smooth shifts, a specific strategy is used in the selection of the
gearsets, clutches and torque converter.
Compared to the AODE, it has lower 1st and 2nd gear ratios
for better take - off acceleration and was designed
for better
gearset strength.
While this layout is standard
for rear - drivers, with the modern world and its AWD slap - happiness, ZF also offers a version of the 8HP with a
gearset that sends power through a shaft to the front wheels; it's always used in conjunction with rear - drive, so there are no FWD - only 8HP applications.
For more demanding conditions, Tundra's 4x4 configurations offer a part - time, shift - on - the fly four - wheel drive system featuring a six - pinion planetary reduction
gearset to provide HIGH and LOW ranges.
Key
for the stellar handling is the active rear differential, which in fact isn't a differential at all but a
gearset with a pair of independently controlled clutches deployed when needed.
The planetary
gearset simultaneously fulfills three roles: as a power split device between the generator and the front wheels, as a reduction gear
for the electric motor and, when both work together, as an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT).
However, it's probably more fair to compare this e-bike with a moped - type of mini-bike than to a feature - rich «conventional» electric bike with a full
gearset and all the bells and whistles, so perhaps the $ 950 price is appropriate
for it.
A new twin planetary
gearset allows
for versatility in how the engine, motors, battery, and regenerative brakes are optimized to meet different driving demands.
Some of the models feature a Gates carbon belt drive paired with an internal hub
gearset, while others are chain - driven and incorporate either a Shimano derailleur or a Rohloff hub gear, and all models have both front and rear suspension
for a smoother ride.
The Adventure model has a front suspension fork
for a bit smoother of a ride, an LCD display screen, front and rear disc brakes, LED headlight, a 21 - speed
gearset, and has 9 levels of pedal - assist.