Technician A says most manufacturers use a multi-disc clutch pack and a set of planetary gears to allow the continuously variable transmission (CVT) to operate in reverse. Technician B says Ford Motor Company uses these planetary gear sets to create a two-speed CVT. Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Both Technician A and Technician B are correct. Most manufacturers use a multi-disc clutch pack and planetary gears for reverse operation in CVTs, and Ford has used planetary gear sets to create a two-speed CVT.

Technician a Says Most Manufacturers Use a Multi-Disc Clutch Pack