What does dual-clutch mean? Is it an automatic transmission?
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Dual-clutch is a type of automatic transmission, developed based on manual transmission technology. Its structure is similar to that of a manual transmission. It is indeed an automatic transmission. Dual-clutch transmissions offer fast gear shifting and relatively high transmission efficiency. There are two types of dual-clutch transmissions: dry and wet. Dry dual-clutch transmissions shift faster and have higher transmission efficiency. Wet dual-clutch transmissions can handle higher torque and provide smoother gear shifting. Besides dual-clutch transmissions, there are two other common types of automatic transmissions in cars: the AT (automatic transmission) and the CVT (continuously variable transmission).