What does dual-clutch mean in small cars?
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Dual-clutch is a type of automatic transmission, known as a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). Below are the specific details: 1. Dual-clutch transmission: It combines the flexibility of a manual transmission with the comfort of an automatic transmission, while also providing uninterrupted power output. It utilizes a dual multi-plate clutch design, ensuring no power interruption during torque transmission, thereby significantly reducing the vehicle's fuel consumption. 2. Characteristics of dual-clutch transmission: Unlike traditional automatic transmissions with torque converters, the dual-clutch is a type of mechanical automatic transmission. It has two power output shafts, each connected to a clutch—one controls gears 1, 3, 5, and 7, while the other controls gears 2, 4, 6, and reverse. During the entire gear-shifting process, while one set of gears is engaged in power output, the other set is already on standby, ensuring that there is always one set of gears delivering power without interruption. This results in faster gear shifts and more rapid acceleration.