How Toyota's Hybrid Power-Split eCVT Works

David Patience · Explainer · YouTube title: Hybrid Power Split Device. eCVT transmission.

Why it's here

HN people link it in hybrid versus EV debates as a clear view of how simple the hybrid drivetrain really is.

What it covers

A short animated explanation of the power split device in Toyota-style hybrids, a planetary gearset that works as an eCVT. It shows how engine and motor power are combined.