This paper reports the results arising from Torotrak's efficiency optimization program based upon the current Torotrak Series III Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) prototype (Fig.1), which was designed for the North American SUV (Sport Utility Vehicles) and luxury car market segment. System optimization is achieved in a number of ways including a variable hydraulic endload system, optimized variator design (in order to minimize variator power loss), minimized referred (or reflected) inertia and reduced power recirculation. The results are presented for the following attributes:
Powertrain Efficiency Optimization of the Torotrak Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Sae Technical Papers
SAE 2003 World Congress & Exhibition ; 2003
03.01.2003
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
| British Library Conference Proceedings | 2003
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| British Library Conference Proceedings | 2005
Powertrain efficiency optimization of the Totrotrak Infinitely Variable Transmission ( IVT )
| Kraftfahrwesen | 2003