What is the function of an automotive transmission?

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SanWillow
07/25/25 3:48pm
The function of an automotive transmission: It adapts to changes in the vehicle's driving resistance, alters the torque and rotational speed of the drive wheels, enables the car to move forward or backward, and interrupts power transmission when in neutral, decoupling the engine's operation from the vehicle's movement. The transmission is a set of gearing used to coordinate the engine's speed with the actual driving speed of the wheels, optimizing the engine's performance. The transmission consists of a gear transmission mechanism and a control mechanism, with some vehicles also featuring a power take-off mechanism. Most transmission mechanisms use conventional gear drives, while some employ planetary gear systems. Conventional gear transmission mechanisms typically involve sliding gears and synchronizers, among others.
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