What is a CVT Transmission in Cars?
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Automotive CVT refers to a continuously variable transmission that allows the gear ratio to be adjusted steplessly during power transmission, achieving continuous changes in the transmission ratio. Below are some advantages of CVT: 1. Excellent fuel economy. CVT can achieve stepless speed variation over a wide range, obtaining the optimal match between the transmission system and engine conditions. By relying on the transmission's stepless speed regulation to adapt to various vehicle speeds, the engine can operate under optimal conditions for extended periods, thereby improving combustion efficiency and, consequently, fuel economy. 2. Superior power performance. CVT can achieve closed-loop control with the engine, fully utilizing the engine's maximum torque. Its performance in reducing speed and increasing torque is significantly better than that of MT and AT transmissions. Therefore, when installed in SUV models that emphasize torque, CVT-equipped vehicles show a 7.5% to 11.5% improvement in acceleration performance (0~100 km/h) compared to AT vehicles, with high-speed acceleration performance surpassing that of MT vehicles. The characteristics of CVT make its power performance significantly superior to manual and automatic transmissions.