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Is there a difference between a CVT engine and and an automatic transmission engine and lastly have they got different patents?

Asked by Michael Hall

Answered by Edmund King AA President

Constantly Variable Transmission (CVT) is one of many different types of automatic transmission.

This article on the main AA website describes the types of automatic transmission now commonly available and includes a section on CVT.

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