The manufacturing of the RotorCVT prototype has been completed.

Testing is in progress and test results so far indicate that the RotorCVT has the potential for significant advantages if compared to current commercial automotive CVT’s in mechanical efficiency, weight and manufacturing cost. The prototype also features a geared neutral and thus do not require a clutch or torque converter.

The picture below presents the RotorCVT in the test setup. On the right, power is supplied by a 37 kW AC motor driven by a variable speed drive. On the left load is applied by a 50 kW DC motor. The RotorCVT ratio is actuated by a 120 Watt DC motor on top of the left hand side of the RotorCVT.

The current prototype features a 90 degree configuration (input and output shafts are at a 90 degree angle) where the torsion bars are on the side. In an inline configuration the torsion bars will be parallel to the RotorCVT casing and will not take up any additional space.

An executive summary will be available after the testing has been completed. Below is a link to a video clip of the RotorCVT testing.