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The objective of this paper is to indicate the design principals of a Continuously Variable Transmission that is physically about the size of a conventional manual transmission for the same power and torque with an equal or better efficiency and durability. The CVT will be designed for use in either a hybrid electric drive or a conventional vehicle with the addition of a torque converter and reverse gear. The design objectives are as follows: 1. About the same size as a 5 or 6 speed manual transmission for North-South engine orientation and rear wheel drive. 2. About the same weight as the 5 or 6 speed manual transmission 3. Cost about the same or less 4. Much smaller than a comparable performance rated automatic transmission 5. Fewer parts than manual transmissions and less than 1/30th of the part count of an automatic. 6. Ratio span greater than equivalent manual or automatic transmissions. 7.