Technician A says most manufacturers use a limited number of multi-disc clutch packs and a set of planetary gears to allow the continuously variable transmission (CVT) to operate in reverse. Technician B says some hybrid transmissions use planetary gear sets to create a two-speed CVT. Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both technicians are correct. Technician A is correct because most manufacturers use a limited number of multi-disc clutch packs and a set of planetary gears to allow the continuously variable transmission (CVT) to operate in reverse. Technician B is correct because some hybrid transmissions use planetary gear sets to create a two-speed CVT.

Technician a Says Most Manufacturers Use a Limited Number of Multi-Disc