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Joined: Oct 2002
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Hard-core CEG\'er
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Hard-core CEG\'er
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Originally posted by KerryKool:
I like the idea of a one speed transmission, but wouldn't it be bad on gas cause of a constant mid-RPM? I remember reading about the CVT about two years ago and it looks like its finally catching on.
It's actually better on gas at cruise because it's not a one speed transmission, it infinitely and steplessly variable (within the range designed in). So at cruise it goes to a very high gearing.
As I noted with my experience, CVTs have been around for almost 20 years, but the designers have apparently worked out the reliablity issues, though I remain skeptical.
Scott
Troll! '99 BMW 328i
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