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IVT applications

Lexus have launched a hybrid system in which the rear wheels are driven directly by an electric motor - is there still a market for Torotrak in hybrid systems?

The IVT brings great advantage to parallel hybrids, the most widely used hybrid system.

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Is there any application for the Torotrak transmission in motor racing?

Regulations ban the use of CVTs in Formula one.

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Will the Torotrak IVT enable the use of smaller engines than those used at present?

Yes, in the future the IVT could enable the use of smaller engines.

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Will the IVT work with diesel passenger cars?

The Torotrak IVT is well suited to diesel engines as it is not torque limited.

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What's the highest torque capacity of the Torotrak IVT?

The IVT has no torque limitations.
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Can the IVT be retrofitted to a vehicle?

The technology is capable but we do not expect the IVT to be offered as a retrofit option for passenger cars.

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Is the IVT applicable for other applications such as electricity generation windmills and boats? Have you any plans to exploit this market?

The technology has an application anywhere involving rotating machinery and power transmission.

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What do you expect to be the key feature of IVT that will drive sales amongst the general public?

It is likely that different car companies will highlight different features when they market the IVT.

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How many different types of IVT would meet the needs of the different segments of the automotive market?

The IVT is likely to be segmented in a similar way to current automatic transmissions.

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