CVT means Continuous Variable Transmission. The concept is like shifting gear as a motor bike. The idea is that u can shift the gear by a lot smaller sequential chain than AT gear. The advantage is to increase acceleration and decrease fuel consumption. Plus, there is no lag when accelerating to a certain speed. The new A4 FWD CVT and Nissan Murrano SUV are using the same technology.
AT means Automatic Transmission. Same old stuff.