Ford should change the eCVT name

[oljackfrost]

So many posts with misinformation on the eCVT comparing it to a conventional “rubber band” CVT. It’s NOT the same transmission! There have been a number of helpful posts with links to videos with good information on how an eCVT actually works. I wish Ford would change the name. I suggest Electric Planetary Transmission EPT, or Electric Planetary Variable Transmission EPVT.

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[clavicus]

I think Toyota refers to the planetary gearset as the "power split" device.
Power Split Transmission (PST)?

Or maybe keep it stupid simple and just remove the 'C'
Electronic Variable Transmission (EVT)

Or go full marketing and throw some pizzazz at it:
SmartDrive™ Transmission

 

[IPunchCholla]

I’m going to call my eCVT George.

 

[FirstFord]

So many posts with misinformation on the eCVT comparing it to a conventional “rubber band” CVT. It’s NOT the same transmission! There have been a number of helpful posts with links to videos with good information on how an eCVT actually works. I wish Ford would change the name. I suggest Electric Planetary Transmission EPT, or Electric Planetary Variable Transmission EPVT.

I agree. I was put off by my mental image of a CVT. I got excited once I learned what the eCVT is, but I would have never found out if I wasn't on this forum.

 

[Dadmezz]

Here's a video that explains Fords ECVT in more detail that was used in the Escape.
The Maverick may have the latest generation with more hp. Enjoy!

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