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Dynamics and Efficiency ? the Dry Double Clutch

Dynamics and Efficiency ? the Dry Double Clutch

Dynamics and Efficiency ? the Dry Double Clutch

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document discusses the dry double clutch system, highlighting its benefits in terms of driving enjoyment, comfort, and environmental friendliness. Since its introduction in 2008, it has been recognized for improving vehicle efficiency and reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

Double Clutch Operating Principle
The double clutch system consists of two clutches on separate drive shafts. One clutch manages odd gears (1, 3, 5, 7), while the other handles even gears (2, 4, 6) and reverse. This setup allows for preselection of the next gear, enabling quick gear changes without interrupting tractive force.

Benefits of the Dry Double Clutch
The dry double clutch combines the comfort of automatic transmissions with the efficiency of manual ones. It eliminates the need for an oil cooling system, reducing fuel consumption by up to 6% compared to manual transmissions and up to 10% compared to wet double clutches. CO₂ emissions are reduced by over 10% compared to conventional automatic transmissions.

Market Adoption and Production
The dry double clutch has seen increasing adoption by automobile manufacturers, with production facilities in Germany, Hungary, China, and Mexico. By the end of 2010, over a million units had been produced, with monthly production exceeding 100,000 units.

Conclusion
The dry double clutch system represents a significant advancement in automotive technology, offering improved efficiency and driving dynamics while reducing environmental impact.
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Catalog excerpts

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Sporty and comfortable drive feel combined with maximum environmental friendliness

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Double Clutch Excellent gearshift comfort.. Vehicles that provide driving enjoyment and comfort and still actively reduce fuel consumption are very attractive to end customers. The double clutch transmission with dry double clutch has been a revolution in vehicle construction in this regard since volume production commenced in January 2008. The transmission impressed the automobile industry from the beginning due to the significant advantages it offers in terms of efficiency and because it is a technical solution that reduces fuel consumption and emissions while meeting increased requirements...

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...for increased dynamics and efficiency Significant benefits: Environmentally friendly and noticeable driving enjoyment The LuK double clutch combines the comfort of a conventional automatic planetary transmission with the efficiency of a manual transmission. As well as having the same space requirements as a wet double clutch, the dry variant is hybrid transmissions up to the medium torque range. As the central element of the double clutch transmission, it has made a considerable contribution to making the annoying "nodding" of the passengers during gearshift operations a phenomenon of the...

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