continuously variable Transmissions or cvts have become increasingly popular in modern vehicles promising better fuel efficiency and a smoother Driving Experience but why do so many drivers report ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract A wide ratio, rubber V-belt driven, continuously variable transmission was designed, built, and operated in a 1.7 liter engine, ...

An advanced numerical model is proposed to analyze the power transmitting mechanisms of a CVT using a metal V-belt. By using the present model, forces acting on the belt are well estimated not only at ...