Why is the CVT transmission so smooth?

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KeeganLynn
07/29/25 4:25pm
Because the CVT transmission is a continuously variable transmission, this type of transmission does not have fixed gears. The process of changing speed and torque is continuous, so there is no jerking, making it very smooth. Here is a detailed introduction to the CVT transmission: 1. The structure of the CVT transmission is very simple. It consists of two cone-shaped pulleys and a steel belt inside. The steel belt can move on the pulleys, allowing the transmission to vary speed and torque. Conventional transmissions have different gear sets, and the gear ratio span in these transmissions is larger than that of a CVT, resulting in jerking after gear shifts. 2. Conventional transmissions are like climbing stairs, where each step represents a gear. Transmissions with more gears have smaller step heights, reducing jerking. Transmissions with fewer gears have higher step heights, leading to more noticeable jerking during shifts. In contrast, the CVT transmission replaces the stairs with a smooth ramp, which has no steps, giving the CVT excellent smoothness.
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