How to Distinguish Between Manual and Automatic Transmissions?

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Below are the differences between manual and automatic transmissions: 1. Type of transmission used: Manual transmission vehicles use a manual gearbox; automatic transmission vehicles use an automatic gearbox. 2. Usage and structure: All operations of a manual transmission are performed by the driver. Below is extended information on gear lever differences and operational distinctions: 1. Safety aspects: Electronic gear shifting is computer-assisted, requiring only a signal input. Electronic shifters are generally automatic transmissions; conventional shifters include both manual and automatic transmissions, being mechanical in nature. Although mechanical automatic transmissions also shift via computer control, electronic shifters offer better cost-performance ratios and stronger safety features compared to conventional ones. 2. Driving feel: Electronic gear levers are more effortless to use, have better aesthetics, and incorporate more advanced technology, but come with relatively higher maintenance costs. Manual mechanical gear levers, on the other hand, are more reliable, offer a more satisfying tactile feedback, and provide a stronger sense of control. 3. Internal volume of gear levers: Traditional conventional gear levers have a bulky internal volume, whereas electronic gear levers are more compact. The manual control valve of a mechanical gear lever's transmission is located at the traditional gear lever position. Electronic shifting uses motors to replace manual operations, eliminating the need to consider spatial positioning and movement direction—only requiring switch arrangement and wiring. The gear lever position can be flexibly arranged and can even be designed in various styles, such as rotary knobs or buttons.