What is the main function of an automotive transmission?
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Transmission is one of the most important components in a vehicle's drivetrain. The main functions of an automotive transmission are as follows: 1. It allows for a wide range of adjustments to the vehicle's speed and the torque delivered to the driving wheels. Due to varying driving conditions, vehicles require significant changes in speed and driving torque. For example, when driving empty on a flat road, the resistance is minimal, whereas when fully loaded and climbing a slope, the resistance becomes substantial. However, the engine's characteristics limit its range of speed variation, and its torque variation range is even less capable of meeting the demands of actual road conditions. 2. It enables reverse driving. Vehicles sometimes need to move backward, which is typically achieved by engaging the reverse gear in the transmission. 3. It allows for neutral operation. When the clutch is engaged, the transmission can disengage power output.