Continuously Variable Transmissions
CVT is an “infinite speed” transmission which can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions, continuously variable transmissions don't have a gearbox with a…
Sequential Transmission
A sequential transmission is a type of transmission used on motorcycles and high-performance cars for auto racing, where gears are selected in order, and direct access to specific gears is…
Dual Clutch Transmission
A dual clutch transmission, commonly abbreviated to DCT uses two clutches, but has no clutch pedal. Sophisticated electronics and hydraulics control the clutches, just as they do in a standard…
Semi-Automatic Transmission
A semi-automatic transmission (also known as clutch less manual transmission, automated manual transmission, flappy-paddle gearbox, or paddle shift gearbox) is a system which uses electronic sensors, processors and actuators to…
Clutches & Bands, Torque Converter, Valve Body
1. Clutches & Bands - These are friction devices that drive or lock planetary gear sets members. They are used to cause the gear set to transfer power. In other words, they are…
Planetary Gear Sets
The planetary gear set is the device that produces different gear ratios through the same set of gears. Any planetary gear set has three main components: · The sun gear · The…
Automatic Transmission
The concept of an automatic transmission is new in India. An automatic transmission is amotor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift…
Synchronized Transmission
Manual transmissions in modern passenger cars use synchronizers to eliminate the need for double-clutching. A synchro's purpose is to allow the collar and the gear to make frictional contact before…
Double Clutching
Double-clutching was common in older cars and is still common in some modern Race Cars. In double-clutching, you first push the clutch pedal in once to disengage the engine from the transmission.…
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
The five-speed manual transmission is fairly standard on cars today. Internally, it looks something like this: There are three forks controlled by three rods that are engaged by the shift…
