DCT stands for Dual Clutch Transmission, but that alone doesn’t fully explain it. A DCT is a type of Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) that has two clutches instead of just one. They are gaining ...

What is a DSG transmission? How does a direct shift gearbox work? A DSG transmission is a dual clutch transmission used by ...

The automatic versus manual dispute regarding the transmission systems installed on a specific car has been going on for quite some time now, especially when a certain automaker came out with the ...

The obvious answer is the number of clutches. But it goes beyond that, into questions of design and operation that can bring ...

In the beginning, man invented the engine. Now, the engine was shift-less and isolated. And as inventors hovered over the surface of their workshops, they moved upon the crankshaft and said, "Let ...

Dual Clutch Transmissions (DCT) are still a relatively rare breed, though in the past few years we have been inundated with them in high end automobiles. By using a separate clutch for odd and even ...

MUNICH --Transmission specialists expect demand for continuously variable transmissions to increase in the United States and Japan while dual-clutch transmission technology gains share in Europe. "The ...

FORD TO INTRODUCE FUEL-EFFICIENT DUAL-CLUTCH POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION IN NORTH AMERICA IN 2010 DETROIT, Jan. 21, 2009 – Ford Motor Company announced today it will introduce an advanced dual-clutch ...

The dual clutch transmissions are one of the most important technological features to have surfaced in the last few years. These no longer come with the drawbacks of the classic automatic ...

WOLFSBURG, Germany -- The Volkswagen brand plans to replace all of its transverse-mounted automatic transmissions with its direct-shift gearbox over the next five years. The direct-shift gearbox, VW's ...

Mini is adding a third transmission option to its lineup in the form of a 7-speed dual-clutch unit that boasts faster gear shifts and improved efficiency compared to the manual and automatic ...

Pune, India, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to The Insight Partners, “Dual Clutch Transmission Market Forecast to 2028 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis – by Vehicle Type (Passenger ...