What are the types of automotive transmissions?
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Automotive transmissions can be categorized as follows: 1. AT Transmission: This stands for Automatic Transmission, which is the most widely used automatic transmission technology in the domestic market. The greatest advantage of AT technology is that it is the most mature and stable among the three major automatic transmissions. The biggest drawback of AT transmissions is the noticeable gear shift shock. 2. CVT Transmission: CVT technology, also known as Continuously Variable Transmission, can be understood as a transmission without fixed gear ratios, unlike other transmissions that require shifting between gears. Since CVT can achieve continuous changes in the transmission ratio, the driving process is very smooth, without any gear shift shock, resulting in minimal power loss and naturally low fuel consumption. 3. Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT): Dual-Clutch Transmission is a relatively new transmission technology that has entered the household vehicle market in recent years. Compared to AT, it offers shorter shift times and smaller power losses. Currently, DCT mainly comes in two types: dry and wet. However, dry DCT is prone to wear and is not yet suitable for the congested urban traffic conditions in China, as frequent traffic jams can accelerate wear and shorten its lifespan.
