Trick or treat: Universal transmission to revolutionize hybrid vehicles?
A way to make even a Hummer green?
VMT Technologies, with the assistance of BYU, is preparing to announce the development of a universal transmission that promises to revolutionize the auto industry.
According to a press release, the positively engaged, infinitely variable transmission (PE-IVT) should increase fuel economy by 10 – 20 percent in most vehicles, while offering even bigger gains in larger vehicles. Moreover, VMT believes its transmission is a perfect match for hybrid vehicles and other plug-ins.
Unfortunately, after doing some research, there is little evidence to take this claim, or company, very seriously as there is simply too little information available, although VMT promises to change that with a press conference November 4th.
Whether true or not, could the green revolution ripen into the next technology bubble much like the Internet bubble of a decade ago?
This is amazing technology. Check out their website at http://www.theuniversaltransmission.com. With a completed CAD model, it sounds like they are on the right track. Can you imagine the possibilities.