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		reportingsjr on May 22, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Five Hundred and Seven Mechanical Movements (1908) The CVT in the Prius is all "positive engagement", but it uses multiple motors to accomplish this.

balfirevic on May 22, 2019 [–]

"CVT" in Prius is better described by the term "power split device". It is a very different thing from the belt CVT or ratcheting CVT, as it will not multiply your torque beyond the capabilities of either of the motors.

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