Infinity transmissions

Any of you mechanical enthusiasts know more about this?

http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/1,1249,635179379,00.html

Interesting article. I have some friends with a transmission shop. I'll send this to them. Thanks Grok!!

I wonder if this is anything like Honda's CVT (Constant Velocity Transmission)?

Its apparently 97%-98% efficient. Typical automatic transmissions are only about 80% efficient with a 20% parasitic power loss. Although I am not sure how this will allow a 50% increase in gas mileage. However with this coupled to the new Air Engine technology which requires no gas or oil, bamn that is the future.