Is a 6-speed manual-automatic transmission an AT transmission?
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6-speed manual-automatic transmission is not an AT transmission. Manual-automatic is a combination of manual and automatic transmissions. Since it simulates manual mode, it is equivalent to AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) in manual mode, while AT transmission is only an automatic transmission. 6-speed manual-automatic refers to a transmission that integrates six-speed manual and automatic modes, which is not necessarily an AT transmission. It could also be other types of transmissions, such as dual-clutch or CVT, as the structures of these three transmissions are completely different. Manual-automatic transmission is a transmission device that combines manual and automatic shifting functions, allowing the driver to freely adjust gears and RPM according to their subjective preference. AT is the abbreviation for Automatic-Transmission. AT transmission translates to hydraulic automatic transmission in Chinese. Hydraulic automatic transmissions achieve automatic shifting through a combination of hydraulic drive and planetary gears, mostly consisting of components such as a torque converter, planetary gear mechanism, shift actuator, shift control system, and shift operation mechanism.