Do automatic transmission cars have a clutch pedal?
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Automatic transmission cars do not have a clutch pedal, but they do have a clutch - an automatic clutch that does not require operation, hence no clutch pedal. The clutch in an automatic transmission car is located inside the gearbox, and there are several clutches controlled by the gearbox's electronic control system. The biggest difference between manual and automatic transmission cars is that manual transmission cars require foot coordination for gear shifting, while automatic transmissions don't need the driver to press a clutch pedal at all. Automatic transmissions can be further divided into conventional automatic transmissions, semi-automatic transmissions, CVT continuously variable transmissions, and DSG dual-clutch transmissions. The clutch acts like a bridge between the engine and the transmission, responsible for interrupting and connecting power transmission. Although automatic transmissions don't have a clutch pedal, it doesn't mean they lack a clutch. Automatic transmissions with gears not only have clutches but often multiple ones - each speed gear has its own set of clutches. These clutch plates continuously engage or disengage based on changes in vehicle speed, engine RPM, and accelerator pedal position to achieve automatic gear shifting.