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Hello I tried to calculate the minimum force needed to apply on the knuckle to make a turn. The important factor is the normal load (due to the weight of the vehicle) when the vehicle is not moving. I know the kingpin angle, scrub radius, knuckle arm, caster. But I am not sure how to proceed...

^^ In the recent times, based on the electric - turbine hybrid concept, Jaguar made a prototype super-car called C-X75. Introduced in 2010 Paris motor show, it was touted to go into production in 2015ish but it was canceled later.

Hello Baluncore, Thanks for your reply. Yes I meant continuously variable while transmitting power (something like a CVT but a mechanical gear system type). I just did some more googling and found a patent which claims that a similar mechanism is possible. http://www.google.com/patents/US4831889

Hello fellow PF members, This is my first post. I am wondering if there is a mechanism that alters the gear ratio in worm gear-worm wheel setup.. Something like a variable pitch worm gear that can be used instantaneously to alter the gear ratios. If not for worm gear, is there anything in...