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Hybrid Power Split Device. eCVT transmission.
David Patience
A short animated explanation of the power split device in Toyota-style hybrids, a planetary gearset that works as an eCVT. It shows how engine and motor power are combined.
HN people link it in hybrid versus EV debates as a clear view of how simple the hybrid drivetrain really is.
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