Technician A says that the Lepelletier gear set design limits the number of gear ratios; therefore, this type of transmission is limited to four forward speeds. Technician B says that this gear set design makes the transmission heavier and more bulky than the other designs. Who is correct?

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The Lepelletier gear set design does not inherently limit a transmission to only four forward speeds; transmissions using this design can have six or more speeds. Additionally, this design can make transmissions more compact and efficient, not necessarily heavier and bulkier.

Technician a Says That the Lepelletier Gear Set Design Limits