What is the Difference Between Automatic Transmission and CVT?
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CVT and automatic transmission differ in that: a conventional automatic transmission is essentially a gearbox, where different gears engage to achieve different gear ratios, and shifting is accomplished through an automatic mechanism. A CVT does not use gear transmission; instead, it employs a cone-shaped pulley system to vary speed and torque linearly, without actual gear shifts. Below is an introduction to automatic transmission and CVT: At first glance, CVT and automatic transmission appear very similar in terms of gear shift design, both using a straight-line shift pattern. However, upon closer inspection, their biggest difference lies in the transmission chain. Currently, the widely used manual and automatic transmissions operate similarly to the principle of a multi-speed bicycle, where gear shifting involves changing gear sets, resulting in noticeable jerking sensations during shifts.