Sentences with phrase «gearset used»

Drive here is by «e-CVT» - Toyota - and Lexus - speak for the planetary gearset used to seamlessly mix petrol and electric power.

Not exact matches

Using a planetary gearset and three clutches to connect the two motors and the engine, the Volt powers the wheels in five distinct operating modes.

It's also the latest recipient of the 9G - Tronic nine - speed automatic transmission, which uses four planetary gearsets to create its nine ratios from a more compact form than the old 7 - speed unit.

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.

The transmission is made up of two 60 - kilowatt electric motors, three planetary gearsets and four fixed gears that use the same space as GM's six - speed automatic transmission.

A particular highlight of the new eight - speed automatic transmission is the innovative gearset confi guration providing two additional gears and a larger overall gear range than on the six - speed automatic transmission used by BMW so far without any negative repercussions in terms of size, weight, and inner effi ciency.

Five planetary gearsets are used with four stationary clutches and three rotating clutches, saving space.

For precise and smooth shifts, a specific strategy is used in the selection of the gearsets, clutches and torque converter.

Borrowing a trick from the performance - oriented LC 500h, the hybrid LS uses a unique transmission that combines four fixed gears with a planetary gearset, the latter piece common to all Toyota and Lexus hybrids from the first Prius.

So instead of electronic wizardry, the F - 250's optional adaptive steering system uses a gearset in the steering wheel hub.

On vehicles powered by a 5.4 L V8, a stronger gearset is used than in normal duty 4R70Ws.

The gearset design is based on the Ford «X» automatic transmissions used during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s.

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.