Technically the Prius has an electronic CVT. Instead of the noisy belt you are probably referring to it has an automatic transmission with the connected electric motors acting as additional resistance thus changing the effective gear ratio continuously.
In fact it's better than a conventional automatic because you don't lose power when the car switches gears for you.
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Technically the Prius has an electronic CVT. Instead of the noisy belt you are probably referring to it has an automatic transmission with the connected electric motors acting as additional resistance thus changing the effective gear ratio continuously.
In fact it's better than a conventional automatic because you don't lose power when the car switches gears for you.
Also the regular Prius doesn't qualify for a grant in the UK.
I love a controversial headline. Great piece.