What are the three major types of transmissions?
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The three major types of transmissions are AT, CVT, and dual-clutch transmissions. Below are the relevant introductions: AT Transmission: Hydraulic automatic transmissions achieve automatic shifting through a combination of hydraulic transmission and planetary gears. They generally consist of components such as a torque converter, planetary gear mechanism, shift execution mechanism, shift control system, and shift operation mechanism. CVT Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmissions differ from traditional automatic transmissions in that they do not have a gearbox composed of a set of gears, meaning they lack interlocking gears. The most common type of CVT operates on an ingeniously designed pulley system that provides infinite variability between the highest and lowest gears without discrete steps or shifts. Dual-Clutch Transmission: Dual-clutch transmissions combine the advantages of manual and automatic transmissions. Instead of using a torque converter, they employ two sets of clutches that alternate to achieve seamless shifting.