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Introduction to manual transmission technologies

Featured articles, Manual transmissions, Technology, Technology features, Transmissions, Transmissions features

Transmissions type overview We can define 2 main types of transmissions, the manual transmission (MT) and automatic transmission (AT). The automatic transmission type is then divided in 4 sub-groups: Classic AT, with epicyclical gear trains (no loss of traction during gearshift) Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), with conical pulleys and pushed belt (infinity of gear ratios between […]

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The moose test (or VDA test)

Behaviour, Featured articles, Technology, Technology features, Vehicle dynamics, Vehicle dynamics features

Originally, this maneuver was named “moose test” or “elk test” and designed to provide a criterion to prove the tilt stability of a vehicle. In November 1997, the German automotive industry launched a safety initiative. One aim of this initiative was to simplify the criteria for testing the active safety of vehicles (driving dynamics tests).

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The IFP School Powertrain Engineering MSc

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IFP School offers applied graduate programs, providing students and young professionals from all over the world with education in the fields of energy (oil, gas, petrochemicals, powertrains, new energy technology) which meets the needs of industry and the demands of society with particular emphasis on sustainable development and innovation.The School prepares its students to be

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