Does a CVT Have Gears?
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CVT does not have gears. This type of transmission is a continuously variable transmission, and its shifting principle differs from that of conventional transmissions. The internal structure of a CVT consists of two cone-shaped pulleys and a steel belt. The working principle involves the steel belt moving along the pulleys to achieve speed and torque variation. The CVT transmission relies on the friction between the steel belt and the pulleys to transfer power. A transmission is composed of a gear-shifting mechanism and an operating mechanism, with some vehicles also including a power output mechanism. Most transmissions use ordinary gear trains, while some employ planetary gear systems. Ordinary gear-shifting mechanisms typically utilize sliding gears and synchronizers.