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Do automatic transmission cars need a clutch?

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StIker

07/30/25 10:25am

Automatic transmission cars do have a clutch, but this clutch is integrated with the accelerator pedal. When the accelerator pedal reaches a certain RPM, it triggers the vehicle's computer to perform intelligent clutch engagement and gear shifting. Automatic transmission cars do not have a clutch pedal; instead, they have two pedals: an accelerator pedal and a brake pedal, commonly known as the gas and brake. The clutch serves the function of engaging and disengaging, which means it connects or disconnects the engine from the wheel transmission system. In other words, when the clutch is depressed, the engine's transmission is disconnected from the wheels, preventing the engine's power from being transferred to the wheels to drive the car. When the clutch is released, the engine's transmission reconnects with the wheels, transferring power to them, and the car naturally moves.

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