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The transmission system in an automobile transfers the engine's power to the road wheels, propelling the vehicle forward.
The transmission system is made up of several components, including: Clutch, Transmission gears, Differential, Final drive, Rear axle, Rear wheels, Gearbox, Propeller shafts, Axles. The transmission system varies the engine's talk according to the driver's requirement.
Here are some types of transmission systems: Manual transmission: The driver has to select the proper gear and engage or disengage the clutch. The transmission uses a flywheel, pressure plate and clutch to engage and disengage the engine from the transmission. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT): Uses a belt and pulley system to provide seamless gear ratio transitions. It provides excellent fuel efficiency and smooth acceleration without the need for discrete gear shifts. Torque converter transmission: Also known as torque converter automatics, this mechanism uses an advanced fluid coupling to amplify the torque produced by the engine to transmit power to the wheels.
Other types of automatic transmissions include iMT, AMT, and DCT (also termed as DSG).
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