They’re taken from a Caterpillar report on motorhome fuel economy. The document included data for a 4250lb automobile. Below are a couple of screenshots from the document.
My terrible morning with the Clarity
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Here is some similar behavior and some interesting back and forth on this other Clarity forum on this exact topic:
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Here is a great video about the Clarity engine and how it works from that other Clarity forum:
The Clarity PHEV does not contain a CVT.
Honda Corporation used marketing doublespeak, in its naming of its "e-CVT" transaxle. This system is used in several Honda product lines, in addition to the Clarity PHEV.
If you'd like to see what's "under the hood", you can do no better that Professor Kelly's videos from Weber State University's automotive tech program:
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I'm not a fan of the droning engine sounds in CVT-equipped vehicles (like my 2010 Insight) and was happy to learn in 2016 the upcoming Clarity wouldn't have one. To my disappointment, when the Clarity's engine is running, it sounds like it's hooked to an actual CVT. Because it sounds and acts like an actual CVT, the e-CVT moniker is quite appropriate. Other than the sound in HV, I find driving the Clarity enjoyable, but it's much more enjoyable when the engine is off.