I don't have much knowledge on the topic so i was hoping someone could enlighten me or point me to some useful references
I assume there are good reasons for it's lack of practical implementations, but i'm struggling to find any reference at all to succesful hydraulic CVTs, bar Honda's HFT [warning .pdf!] and Hydro-Gear's system for lawnmowers! Obviously both companies are trying to sell their systems and thus aren't quick to shout about the limitations. By implication of their uses, obviously power transmission is a limitation, yet the devices seem very compact and thus surely have the potential to be scaled up.People are always falsely claiming steps forwards with regard to CVTs as if it is some kind of holy grail, but the hydraulic principles are quite sound, hence my curiosity as to why it is not more actively developed?
Thank you for reading.
P.S. Found this other nice friendly page about the HFT.
