The use of a continuously variable transmission(CVT) with an integrated engine controller allows great freedom of choice of the engine operating point to deliver the power demanded by the driver.

采用带有综合发动机控制装置的无级变速器对驾驶员要求的传动功率选择发动机工作点许可很大的自由度。

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The C-Max Energi has an EV mode button on the center stack that lets the driver choose between three modes: electric-only driving, normal hybrid mode (which blends electric and gasoline engine power as appropriate) or EV-later mode, which reserves the battery pack power for later use.

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