Thread: CVT, which teams are planning on using them for next year?
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Re: CVT, which teams are planning on using them for next year?
I think you'd want current draw to abe a big factor in the auto "shifting" program. Also, it would have to be automated because I don't think a driver is skilled enough to control an infinitely variable transmission to the best of its potential. There is too much other stuff going on to think about exactly what torque/speed setting you need. Some drivers don't even make good use of a two speed.
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