What are the advantages and disadvantages of DCT transmissions?
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Introduction to the advantages and disadvantages of Dual-Clutch Transmissions (DCT): 1. Advantages: Fast gear shifting, fuel-efficient, and comfortable (smooth shifting due to rapid gear changes). 2. Disadvantages: Higher cost, demanding under intense use, as dry clutches generate excessive heat, while wet clutches may lack sufficient friction. The working principle of a DCT can be simply understood as one clutch corresponding to odd-numbered gears and the other to even-numbered gears. When the vehicle is in one gear, the other clutch and the corresponding next gear are already in a ready state. As soon as the current gear is disengaged, the next gear can be immediately engaged, making the gear shifting speed of a DCT faster than that of conventional automatic transmissions or even manual transmissions. Additionally, although DCTs are internally complex, their actual size and weight do not increase much compared to automatic transmissions and are not significantly heavier than manual transmissions. Therefore, vehicles equipped with DCTs do not add excessive burden to themselves.