If this new CVT can handle the electric motor's repeated high startup
torques, as well as the physical torque shocks that will get routed back
when the driven wheel/tire stops abruptly, then we have a serious winner.
I'm keeping my eye on this one.

It looks like this technology is fitting for many different modes of
transportation and beyond.

Tim


----- Original Message -----
From: "John Schuyler" <johnescooter50@...>
To: <zappy@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 11:17 AM
Subject: [zappy] Pukka e-minibike gets a CVT transmission


>
>
> Here's a link relating that the Pukka electric mini-bike will be
> getting a breakthrough state of the art Contuously Variable Transmision
> (CVT) in the 2005 model:
>
> http://www.fallbrooktech.com/Partners.asp
>
> Other areas of the Fallbrook tech site describe in detail the cool
> operation of the new CVT hub. The video shows a close up of the
> internal processes. Oh boy, 'heavy weights' can now climb hills
> and 'fly weights' can go fast WITH THE SAME SCOOTER!
>
> John Schuyler
>