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An automatic transmission (sometimes abbreviated AT) is a multi-speed transmission used in motor vehicles that does not require any input from the driver to change forward gears under normal driving conditions.
An automatic transmission executes gear changes automatically, so many drivers don't have a good sense of what this component is and what it does. But understanding how an automatic transmission works can make you a better driver and give you a better appreciation of what your car can do.
Operation of an Automatic Transmission. The most common type of automatic transmission uses hydraulic power to shift gears. According to How Stuff Works, this device combines a torque...
An automatic transmission takes the pain of gear shifting out of your hands. Find out how an automatic transmission works and how it differs from a manual.
An automatic transmission is a type of transmission or gearbox that can automatically change the gears while the vehicle is in motion. Manufacturers also term it as just the Auto or AT, the Self-shifting transmission.
An automatic transmission is also known as self-shifting transmission or AT or dual pedal technology, as this system operates without a clutch pedal. It is a type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, erasing the need to shift gears manually.
Automatic Transmissions: What Makes Them Work. In this month's Tech Center column we're going to take a look at the inner workings of the standard automatic transmission. Then we'll discuss some...