How cvt Works Traditional transmissions use a gearset that provides a given number of ratios(or speeds ). The transmission(or the driver) shifts gears to provide the most appropriate ratio for a given situation Lowest gears for starting out, middle gears for acceleration and passing and higher gears for fuel-efficient cruIsing Dhpu驶y Steel beit Fig 9-6 Driven pulley CVT low gear aver-drve ge邸ar operationHow CVT Works Traditional transmissions use a gearset that provides a given number of ratios (or speeds). The transmission (or the driver) shifts gears to provide the most appropriate ratio for a given situation: Lowest gears for starting out, middle gears for acceleration and passing, and higher gears for fuel-efficient cruising. Fig.9-6 CVT operation