Is the Naudic iCVT patent simply an improvement on current CVT mechanics?

No, the Naudic iCVT is a completely new concept, radically different from conventional ratcheting and traction fluid CVTs, which it supersedes. Extensive research has shown it to be the only working, frictionless, positive drive CVT system in the world and it is fully protected by patents.

Can this new technology really offer the fuel savings claimed?

Yes, and even exceed the known 18% savings possible with conventional, ratcheting and fluid traction CVTs. The Naudic iCVT is likely to exceed these claims because, as it is positively driven, it is more efficient than current CVT technologies.

Where can I purchase a Naudic iCVT?

The Naudic rotorCVT technology is available for any licensed application, world-wide, from Barloworld CVT Technologies. The company does not manufacture or distribute transmissions. Its business is to LICENSE interested parties to do so.

How reliable is the technology in practice?

Because of the simplicity of the design, and the elimination of vibration and heat generation associated with ratcheting and traction fluid-type CVTs, the Naudic iCVT has proven to be smooth, quiet and robust in the working prototype. This indicates much longer operational life than conventional CVTs and even that of manual and automatic transmissions.

Isn’t the continual shifting between 64 ratios jerky and annoying?

On the contrary, the Naudic iCVT performs its computer-controlled shifting smoothly and continuously under all demand and load conditions with no interruption to the drive train. It delivers full mechanical positive drive in the process, automatically selecting the multiple ratios needed in a given range, quietly and efficiently, without linear upshifting or downshifting through all 64 available ratios. The Naudic iCVT also allows ‘on-demand’ shifting as required.

For what power and torque applications is the technology available?

The Naudic iCVT system is a ‘one-design’ concept and can be manufactured to suit any power and torque requirement.

Will these transmissions be cheaper than existing ones?

An elegant engineering solution has culminated in a revolutionary transmission system that will not only be cheaper to manufacture in volume, but is also designed to be economically mass produced.

Can these CVTs be made in manual and automatic versions?

The Naudic CVT system requires no clutch action or selection during shifting. They are by definition, fully automatic, incremental transmissions with pre-selectable, on-demand shifting ranges within which some 64 continually available ratios are available.

Do they need special fluids and lubricants like conventional CVTs?

No. Because they have no traction fluid interfaces, Naudic iCVTs use standard gearbox lubricants.

How can I obtain more detailed information?

Feel free to contact us at Barloworld CVT Technologies. Please see ‘Contact Us’ for more info.