I know the prius doenst use a traditional transmission, but a variable something something. Can someone explain how the prius transmission differs from a traditional vehicle? I just got my prius and want to be as informed about it as possible when I show my friends. =) thanks
Take a look at: http://home.earthlink.net/%7Egraham1/MyToy...ransmission.htm There is more info available on the Toyota Site and a Google search on CVT will get you more than you want to know.
this is one of the best visual explanations of the CVT in the Prius http://homepage.mac.com/inachan/prius/planet_e.html
The transmission essentially has a single gear and never shifts. One gets the feeling that some shifting is taking place but this is due to varying ICE revolutions and thus engine noise.
