Why do domestic cars mostly use dual-clutch transmissions?
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Reasons why domestic cars mostly use dual-clutch transmissions: 1. Collective development: In the field of traditional AT/AMT/CVT automatic transmissions, well-known transmission suppliers such as Aisin, ZF, Jatco, and Getrag have basically formed market monopolies and patent monopolies. Only dual-clutch transmissions can bypass these barriers. Therefore, domestic brands have formed a collective pattern in the field of dual-clutch transmissions. In 2009, a joint venture was established by BorgWarner (China) Investment Co., Ltd. and China Zhongfalian Investment Co., Ltd. (composed of FAW, SAIC, Dongfeng, Changan, Chery, Brilliance, JAC, Changfeng, Geely, GAC, BAIC, Tianhai, and Great Wall), located in Dalian Economic Development Zone. This joint venture will jointly develop key technologies for dual-clutch transmissions, forming a common technical platform. Participating companies can use these technologies to develop and produce their own transmissions. 2. Advantages of dual-clutch transmissions: The inherent advantages of dual-clutch transmissions are stronger than those of traditional transmissions. 3. Fuel economy indicators: Domestic engines have low thermal efficiency. If paired with transmissions that have low transmission efficiency, it will inevitably lead to high fuel consumption. Low-end cars equipped with AT transmissions have higher fuel consumption costs, AMT transmissions are considered outdated, CVT transmissions are not durable, and only dual-clutch transmissions seem to meet the requirements in all aspects and sound gimmicky. The transmission efficiency of dual-clutch transmissions is close to that of manual transmissions, which undoubtedly can reduce fuel consumption.