Continuous variable valve timing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001325",
  "term": "Continuous variable valve timing",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An automotive engine technology that adjusts the timing of valve lift events over a continuous range, rather than between a few set positions. It uses hydraulically operated camshaft phasers to rotate the camshafts relative to their drive sprockets, advancing or retarding the valve timing. This system contrasts with stepped variable valve timing, which switches between discrete cam profiles for low and high engine speeds.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "variable Nockenwellenverststellung",
    "es": "distribución de válvulas variable continua",
    "fr": "distribution à calage variable continu"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/continuous-variable-valve-timing/"
}