Automobile Engineering 1 min read
Continuously Variable Transmissions
CVT is an “infinite speed” transmission which can change step-lessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. Unlike traditional…
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Automobile Engineering 2 min read
Sequential Transmission
A sequential transmission is a type of transmission used on motorcycles and high-performance cars for auto racing, where gears are…
Automobile Engineering 1 min read
Dual Clutch Transmission
A dual clutch transmission, commonly abbreviated to DCT uses two clutches, but has no clutch pedal. Sophisticated electronics and hydraulics…
Automobile Engineering 2 min read
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…
Automobile Engineering 2 min read
Comparison between Manual & Automatic Transmission
Both the automatic transmission and a manual transmission accomplish exactly the same thing, but they do it in totally different way. Advantages…
Automobile Engineering 2 min read
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…
Automobile Engineering 4 min read
Planetary Gear Sets
The planetary gear set is the device that produces different gear ratios through the same set of gears. Any planetary…
Automobile Engineering 3 min read
Automatic Transmission
An automatic transmission is a motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift…
Automobile Engineering 1 min read
Synchronized Transmission
Manual transmissions in modern passenger cars use synchronizers to eliminate the need for double-clutching. A synchro’s purpose is to allow…
Automobile Engineering 3 min read
Double Clutching
Double-clutching is a driving technique solely used in manual transmission vehicles. Double-clutching was common in older cars and is still common…