The IVT brings great advantage to parallel hybrids, the most widely used hybrid system.
Regulations ban the use of CVTs in Formula one.
Yes, in the future the IVT could enable the use of smaller engines.
The Torotrak IVT is well suited to diesel engines as it is not torque limited.
The technology is capable but we do not expect the IVT to be offered as a retrofit option for passenger cars.
The technology has an application anywhere involving rotating machinery and power transmission.
It is likely that different car companies will highlight different features when they market the IVT.
The IVT is likely to be segmented in a similar way to current automatic transmissions.