What does DCT dual-clutch transmission mean?
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Dual-clutch transmission (DCT) is a type of AMT transmission with the following characteristics: Faster gear shifting: The working principle of a dual-clutch transmission can be simply understood as having two clutches, which enables quicker response during odd-even gear changes. When one clutch is engaged in an even gear, the other clutch and the corresponding next gear are already in a prepared state, allowing for faster gear shifts. Two classifications: Dual-clutch transmissions are further divided into dry and wet types. The difference lies in the cooling method of the clutch friction plates: the two sets of clutch plates in a wet clutch are placed in a sealed oil chamber, where the transmission oil absorbs heat by immersing the clutch plates, while the friction plates of a dry clutch do not have a sealed oil chamber and rely on air cooling for heat dissipation.