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Continuously variable transmission: Assessment of applicability to advance electric vehiclesA brief historical account of the evolution of continuously variable transmissions (CVT) for automotive use is given. The CVT concepts which are potentially suitable for application with electric and hybrid vehicles are discussed. The arrangement and function of several CVT concepts are cited along with their current developmental status. The results of preliminary design studies conducted on four CVT concepts for use in advanced electric vehicles are discussed.
Document ID
19810024941
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Loewenthal, S. H. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Parker, R. J. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1981
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Report/Patent Number
E-983
DOE/NASA/51044-23
NASA-TM-82700
Report Number: E-983
Report Number: DOE/NASA/51044-23
Report Number: NASA-TM-82700
Meeting Information
Meeting: Electric Vehicle Council Symp.,
Location: Baltimore, MD
Country: United States
Start Date: October 21, 1981
End Date: October 23, 1981
Accession Number
81N33484
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: DE-AI01-77CS-51044
PROJECT: RTOP 511-58-12
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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