Is the Honda CVT steel belt from Bosch or made in-house?
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Honda's CVT steel belt is in the hands of Bosch. Analysis of why it's in Bosch's hands: Currently, the world's CVT steel belts or chains are mainly held by two companies. The CVT steel belt is in the hands of Germany's Bosch, while the CVT chain is held by Germany's Schaeffler. This means that to produce steel belts or chains, authorization must be obtained from these two companies. In practice, this so-called authorization means that for every steel belt produced, a portion of the profits must be paid to the aforementioned two companies. Introduction to Honda's CVT steel belt: Honda's CVT uses a steel belt. Initially, and even now, most vehicles' CVT structures basically adopt the steel belt transmission method. This transmission method can change its transmission ratio by adjusting the height of the pulley and can handle more torque. Honda's CVT steel belt is primarily developed by Honda itself, with the key feature being its specialization for matching Honda's corresponding models. For example, the ninth-generation Honda Accord's CVT steel belt has better torque capacity and lifespan compared to the previous generation.