Systems and methods for control of transmission and/or prime mover

A method for manufacturing a drive system comprising:

• providing a continuously variable transmission (CVT) having a plurality of tiltable spherical planets arranged radially about a longitudinal axis of the transmission;
• providing a control system coupled to the CVT, the control system comprising
• a mechanical actuator coupled to the CVT,
• a controller configured to be in electrical communication with the mechanical actuator, the controller configured to control the mechanical actuator,
• a data display configured to be in electrical communication with the controller, the data display having at least one button for selecting from a plurality of operating modes,
• a plurality of sensors coupled to the controller, and
• a shifter interface coupled to the mechanical actuator, the shifter interface configured to adjust the plurality of tiltable spherical planets;
• and
• enclosing the CVT in a housing integrated into a wheel of an electric vehicle, the housing adapted to cooperate with the mechanical actuator, the mechanical actuator configured to adjust an angle of the tiltable spherical planets based at least in part on one of the plurality of operating modes and on an indication of transmission speed ratio of the CVT.

A method for manufacturing a drive system comprising:

• positioning a continuously variable transmission (CVT) in a wheel hub, the CVT having a plurality of tiltable traction planets arranged radially about a longitudinal axis of the CVT;
• coupling an actuator to the CVT, wherein movement of the actuator adjusts a transmission ratio of the CVT;
• coupling a control system to the CVT, the control system comprising
• a controller in electrical communication with the actuator, the controller configured to control the actuator to adjust a transmission ratio of the CVT, and
• a data display in electrical communication with the controller, the data display having at least one button for selecting from a plurality of operating modes;
• and
• coupling a drive motor to the CVT, the drive motor configured to provide power to the CVT.