What do MT and AT mean respectively?
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MT refers to manual transmission, while AT refers to automatic transmission. The difference between MT and AT lies in their operation methods: MT is a transmission with automatic clutch control and gear shifting function, equipped with a clutch; AT has a torque converter and does not require a clutch. Both MT and AT belong to automatic transmissions, which are gear-shifting devices that can automatically shift gears based on the vehicle's speed and engine RPM, as opposed to manual transmissions. Automatic transmissions consist of a torque converter, planetary gears, and hydraulic controls, and are categorized into: 1. Hydraulic automatic transmission; 2. Mechanical continuously variable automatic transmission; 3. Electronically controlled mechanical automatic transmission; 4. Dual-clutch automatic transmission.