Why CVTs Feel Weird | And Why They’re Efficient

Описание: CVTs (Continuously Variable Transmissions) don’t shift like normal automatics—so your ears and brain think something is “wrong.” In this video, you’ll see what’s actually happening inside a CVT, why the engine RPM can hang at one note, and why that weird feeling is often the price of efficiency.


▬ What you’ll learn ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
• Why CVTs don’t “shift” in steps like traditional automatics
• The pulley-and-belt (or chain) mechanism that creates endless ratios
• The “rubber band” feeling: what causes it, and what it isn’t
• Why CVTs can keep an engine in its efficiency sweet spot
• The tradeoffs: heat, torque limits, and that droning sound
• Why hybrid eCVTs are different from belt-style CVTs


▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 Why CVTs feel weird
00:28 Stepped gears vs. continuous ratios
00:50 How a CVT pulley system works
01:16 Why RPM “hangs” during acceleration
01:44 The rubber band effect (explained)
02:13 Why CVTs are efficient
02:56 The real tradeoffs (heat, torque, sound)
03:42 eCVT vs. belt CVT (hybrids)
03:56 Final takeaway + next video question

▬ Try this tonight ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Next time you’re in a CVT car, do two gentle accelerations:
• Light throttle from a stop (listen for smoother RPM changes)
• Medium throttle merge (notice RPM rises fast, then holds)
You’ll feel the exact moment the CVT “locks” the engine into its best zone.


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