What is the Chinese term for AMT?
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AMT stands for Automated Manual Transmission in Chinese, also known as a sequential gearbox. Structurally, AMT is similar to a conventional manual transmission (MT). However, by integrating a computerized control system, it automates the clutch engagement and gear-shifting processes that would otherwise be manually operated. AMT transmissions are essentially upgraded versions of traditional manual gear transmissions, combining the advantages of both automatic (AT) and manual transmissions (MT) into an electromechanical-hydraulic integrated automatic transmission. AMT not only inherits the automatic shifting convenience of conventional automatic transmissions but also retains the high efficiency, low cost, simple structure, and ease of manufacturing benefits of manual gear transmissions. When shifting gears with an AMT transmission, the driver only needs to simply push or pull the gear lever, a design that not only speeds up gear changes but also reduces the likelihood of incorrect shifts.