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Toyota's new CVT has a launch gear

People are often underwhelmed with the driving experience of a CVT, and initially, many CVTs were underwhelming. Toyota is ...
Continuously variable transmissions are among the most subtly divisive pieces of kit the automotive industry has yet assembled. A near-infinite number of gear ratios allows cars to extract a few extra ...
The Orbit Drive promises an ebike transmission, built into the motor housing, that lasts for thousands of miles without maintenance, boosts efficiency and range, allows regenerative braking, and comes ...
Suzuki’s popular Burgman scooters are all powered by belt-driven continuously variable transmissions—regardless of their displacement. Unfortunately, if you’re the proud owner of a Burgman 200, you ...