If a gear is something with a finite number of teeth, then it is a fixed ratio transmission with two motor generators that provide a continiously variable transmission function.

If a gear is a type of lever, then it is a continiously variable transmission with MG1 acting as an electronic, variable fulcrum lever to the ICE and MG2 helping to power and operate MG1.

To paraphrase the Bard, "A CVT by any other name would still perform so sweet."

Bob Wilson

Operation Iraqi Oil Freedom:

Automatic, stock, project car.

My other 1500 cc car:

Automatic, stock, backup car.
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