This paper concerns the design and analysis, of a ball type continuously variable transmission, (B-CVT). This B-CVT has a simple kinematic structure, and same as a toroidal CVT, transmits power by friction on the contact points between input and output discs, that are connected to each other by balls. After, a brief introduction of our B-CVT structure, the performa...

Most vehicle transmission systems control the ratio between engine speed and wheel speed using a fixed number of metal gears; the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) in currently available vehicles utilize a pair of variable-diameter pulleys connected by a belt or chain that can produce an infinite number of engine/wheel speed ratios for improve fuel consumption, drivability effectively, a...

1B-2 Modeling and Control of an Alternative Steering System for Hybrid Vehicles Pradeep Setlur, Val Mills, Dr. John Wagner, and Dr. Darren Dawson Hybrid vehicles integrate an electric motor with accompanying battery pack and generator, an internal combustion engine, and potentially fuel cells to acquire greater fuel economy and reduced emission levels. Automotive subsystems such as hydraulic po...