Competition

Is the Torvec IVT a commercial threat to Torotrak?

The Torvec IVT is a version of a hydrostatic system.

Is the NSK half toroidal transmission with geared neutral a threat?

The half toroidal IVT is requires a more complex and costly control system than the full toroidal IVT.

What is the difference between the Torotrak IVT and other CVTs already in the market?

Most of the CVTs currently in the market for passenger cars are belt or chain CVTs which have torque limitations and offer less fuel economy than the Torotrak full toroidal IVT.

What is your main competition in the passenger car market?

Alternative technologies that can reduce fuel economy, most of which are more costly than the IVT and offer a smaller fuel economy improvement.

I have noticed a patent filed recently which appears to conflict with your technology – is it a threat and what are you going to do about it?

Our success depends on our continuing ability to establish, protect and enforce our proprietary rights relating to the IVT.