I used to own a '62 Buick LeSabre with the Dynaflow transmission. When I drive a Prius I find its acceleration to be very similar to that of my long lost Buick. Any congruency as far as design is concerned? ETA: For those of you not familiar with the Buick transmission: Dynaflow Also, I'm very curious to see an animation on the Prius drivetrain and how it works, but my web searches reveal nothing more than a simplistic "how it works" cartoon that so basic, it doesn't come close to satiating my curiosity. Anyone have a link to a literal video?
It has basically nothing in common with a Dynaflow except it has oil and planetary gears in it. There are no brakes bands, clutches, valves or torque converter. It is extremely simple, except for the electronics. Post a link to the simple cartoon and someone will tell you if it's correct.
My old car actually popped up on a web search when looking for the tranny pics. Actual pics of my old Buick my elder daughter affectionately coined "peemilk"... and the website I uploaded them to (the Advanced Trust link is now defunct). 1962 Buick LeSabre Salix, Feeling nostalgic
Also look at http://www.autoshop101.com/forms/Hybrid01.pdf and http://www.autoshop101.com/forms/Hybrid02.pdf from AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL ARTICLES.
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