Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Transmission system
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| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:CVT
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| gptkbp:advantage |
Less sporty feel
Limited torque capacity Better fuel economy Potential for higher repair costs Smoother ride |
| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission |
| gptkbp:category |
gptkb:car
Mechanical engineering |
| gptkbp:commonIn |
Hybrid vehicles
Heavy trucks High-performance sports cars Small cars |
| gptkbp:component |
Drive belt or chain
Primary pulley Secondary pulley |
| gptkbp:feature |
Improved fuel efficiency
Smooth acceleration Seamless gear ratio changes No fixed gear steps |
| gptkbp:function |
Transmits power from engine to wheels
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
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| gptkbp:introducedIn |
1879
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| gptkbp:inventedBy |
gptkb:Milton_Reeves
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| gptkbp:maintenance |
May require more frequent servicing
Requires special transmission fluid |
| gptkbp:market |
Growing in Asia
Popular in Japan |
| gptkbp:patent |
Yes
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| gptkbp:regulates |
Subject to automotive standards
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Hydramatic_transmission
Dual-clutch transmission Planetary gear transmission |
| gptkbp:type |
Belt-driven CVT
Hydrostatic CVT Toroidal CVT |
| gptkbp:usedBy |
gptkb:Nissan
gptkb:Honda gptkb:Toyota gptkb:Audi gptkb:Subaru |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
Automobiles
Motorcycles ATVs Scooters |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Type_10_tank
gptkb:Type_10_Main_Battle_Tank |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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