What does 8AT refer to?
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8AT refers to an automatic transmission, specifically an automatic gearbox with 8 forward gears, where AT stands for automatic transmission. Automatic transmissions offer advantages such as ease of operation, comfortable driving, and reduced driver fatigue. An automatic transmission consists of a torque converter, planetary gear transmission, and control mechanism. Driving an automatic vehicle primarily requires the use of the parking gear (P), reverse gear (R), neutral gear (N), and drive gear (D), which are sufficient for normal driving needs. However, in certain special driving conditions, other functional gears may be necessary. The principle of an automatic transmission is that the engine's power is transmitted through the gearbox, which is also a critical factor affecting fuel consumption. Generally, automatic transmissions consume over 10% more fuel than manual transmissions.