Transmission&drivelines lesson 6

What components are used in the CVT gearbox introduced by Hubert Van Doorne?

• Gears and chains

• Two opposing cones (pulleys) and a belt

• Hydraulic fluid and pistons

• Electric motors and batteries

What is the input to the continuously variable automatic transmission from?

• Torque converter

• Differential assembly

• Gear selector mechanism

• Final drive

What does the abbreviation VDP stand for in the context of the document?

• Variable Diameter Pulley

• Variable Drive Pulley

• Variable Distance Pulley

• Variable Direction Pulley

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the transmission system in the document?

• Simple planetary gear set

• Electro-hydraulic control

• Variator

• Manual gear shift

Compared to a typical automatic transmission, what is a benefit of a CVT in terms of power loss?

• Better control over emissions

• Improved fuel efficiency

• Better acceleration

• Eliminates "gear change shock"

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of CVTs?

• Eliminates "gear change shock"

• Improved fuel efficiency

• Better control over emissions

• Increased engine noise

Who guided the first development of the twin-clutch or dual-clutch transmission in the early 1980s?

• Henry Ford

• Adolphe Kégresse

• Harry Webster

• Nikola Tesla

Which of the following is NOT a type of transmission mentioned in the text?

• DSG

• DCT

• CVT

• HST

What does DCT stand for?

• Dual Clutch Transmission

• Direct Clutch Transmission

• Double Clutch Transmission

• Dynamic Clutch Transmission

Which type of transmission can shift more quickly than cars equipped with single-clutch automated-manual transmissions (AMTs)?

• DSG

• DCT

• CVT

• Manual Transmission