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Hybrid Power Split Device. eCVT transmission.

David Patience · explainer · Watch on YouTube

Cars, EVs & motorcyclesMechanical & precision engineering

What it is

A short animated explanation of the power split device in Toyota-style hybrids, a planetary gearset that works as an eCVT. It shows how engine and motor power are combined.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN people link it in hybrid versus EV debates as a clear view of how simple the hybrid drivetrain really is.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2023, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “Better -- much simpler, and above all shorter -- video explanation of the Toyota system”

    Simpler, shorter explanation of the Toyota system.

    CRConrad, 2024-12 · Recommendation · in “First Geared CVT [video]”

Excerpts from Hacker News comments, linked to the originals. Summaries and labels were written by a language model from those comments.

Topics: ecvt, planetary gearset, prius, hybrid, power split

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