What do MT and AT mean in cars?
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MT and AT in cars refer to manual transmission and automatic transmission, respectively. MT, or manual transmission, is the traditional type of transmission that uses different gear combinations to transfer power. The shifting of gear combinations is achieved by stepping on the clutch pedal and manually pulling the gear lever, hence the name manual transmission. AT, or automatic transmission, primarily utilizes a torque converter in conjunction with a traditional mechanical gearbox to achieve gear shifting. A car's transmission is a set of gear mechanisms designed to coordinate the engine's speed with the actual driving speed of the wheels, optimizing the engine's performance. The transmission can produce different gear ratios between the engine and the wheels during the car's operation.