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Technical Transmission General
General Transmission issues are varied and may include several causes and ways of treatment. Transmission experts share their knowledge and provide useful tips for the industry people to follow.
The
Viscous Coupling (VC) is the transmission component intended for transmission
and leveling of torque from the center drive shaft to the front differential,
and on to the front wheels. In contrast to the hydraulic coupling and torque
converter, the VC uses a different operating principle: torque is transmitted
not through dynamic properties of fluid flow, but thanks to viscous properties
of the fluid, which fills the internal space of the VC.
Commonly, automatic transmissions go into
failsafe mode in case of severe system disruptions to protect the powertrain
from damage and to inform the car owner about the necessity to visit the
automobile repair shop as soon as possible. In this article we will consider
the main peculiarities of the automatic transmission failsafe mode, and delve
into the possible causes of this issue.
The
need for towing a broken car to the nearest auto repair shop occurs not all
that frequently, but as a rule, it happens at the most inappropriate moment. Unfortunately, many drivers of cars with
automatic gearboxes have too little knowledge on this problem and often make fatal
mistakes resulting in the gearbox breakdown.
Recently, the company NAMI has showcased its new car intended for state officials. This luxury car is named Aurus Senat.The new presidential car belongs to the 'Project Kortezh' (officially named as the Unified Modular Platform), which was developed by the State Research Center “NAMI” for manufacturing of vehicles intended for transportation escort of top public officials and other persons who come under state protection.
The Swedish company Koenigsegg is famous for
its creative approach in development of unique cars. But there is one super
car, produced by Koenigsegg, which deserves a special attention – the Koenigsegg
Regera. This supercar is notable not only for its 5.0 liter turbo V8 along with
three electric motors, but also for lack of a gearbox.
When buying a used car, it is recommended to
invite a specialist who can perform diagnostics of the body, engine,
suspension, and especially automatic transmission (one of the most expensive
car components). But what if you have no chance to examine the car with the
help of professionals? In this article we will provide helpful tips on how to examine a
used car equipped with an automatic
transmission.
The process of driving of cars became greatly
simplified thanks to appearance of automatic transmissions. Now drivers can pay
much more attention to the road itself rather than the process of gear
shifting. But many car amateurs wonder why automatic transmissions are equipped
with a neutral gear…..So let’s provide some insight into this question.
It’s not a secret that all major auto
manufacturers contribute greatly to programs on development of electric vehicles
(EV) and in the nearest future this trend will gain greater momentum. But how
will it affect vehicles with internal-combustion engines (ICE)? Will they
become extinct? And more importantly, EVs don’t have a traditional gearbox. What
if admirers of manual gearboxes will be interested in buying EVs in the future?
All motorized vehicles have a transmission, which
transmits torque from the engine to the driving wheels. Producers of automobile gearboxes offer
new technical solutions, which use fuel more efficiently, are easier to operate,
and ensure comfortable driving, as well as enhanced reliability and maintainability. Therefore, modern gearboxes for trucks and commercial vehicles are innovative
high-tech products with integrated electronic control systems.
Auto
racing is a motorsport involving the racing of automobiles for competition. A
reliable and efficient transmission is an indispensible part of each racing car
and a key success factor. Carefully adjusted and balanced transmissions
allow racers to get a split second advantage over other competitors during
acceleration or turning of corners that may be decisive at the finish.
Tiptronic is a trade name of the manual gear
shifting function (mode), which is implemented in the automatic transmissions.
In the world of the automobile industry the name Tiptronic is used to define automatic
transmissions of a specific design and control method regardless of the actual
developer and producer of the transmission.
Currently
it seems that the whole automobile industry became obsessed with more and more
sophisticated transmission solutions. So
why more gears? The
list of potential advantages of such solution includes smoother shifts,
enhanced fuel efficiency, and improved performance characteristics, but it's not all that simple......