Chevrolet Volt 4ET50 Transaxle Components and Operation (2011-2015)

Chevrolet Volt 4ET50 Transaxle Components and Operation 0:00 Introduction 2:20 General Description 2:50 Major Components 5:00 EV Mode 9:20 Electric Only Combined (Engine Off) Mode 11:23 Extended Range Mode 14:58 Mountain Mode 16:16 Disassembly 23:36 Powerflow 27:30 Summary Corrections: I made an error on the Motor B to tire gear ratio, it is actually . The planetary gear reduction is (1 (83/37)) = The transfer gear reduction is (67/79) = overdrive The final drive gear ratio is (79/31) = The result is ** = This 4ET50 transaxle was used in Chevrolet Volts from 2011-2015. The 2016 and above models of the Volt use a 5ET50 transaxle. There are four possible transmission operating states (Modes) to move the vehicle in Drive and Reverse: - Mode 1. One Motor Electric Vehicle (Series Mode Engine Off) - The Variable Low &1,2, R Brake is used (Ring gear connected to case). Drive mot