• Ulrich@feddit.org
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    2 days ago

    Planetary gears have been used in automatic transmissions for as long as they have existed. I think you’re thinking of CVTs.

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      1 day ago

      Yes, exactly! Thanks! EDIT: According to Wikipedia, the CVT in Toyotas is based on planetary gears, so both seems correct.

      • Ulrich@feddit.org
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        17 hours ago

        I don’t think you understand. Planetary gears have nothing to do with how the vehicle shifts.