Here is a brief article explaining history of DCT.
https://drivemag.com/red-calipers/history-of-the-dual-clutch-transmission
My son's 2014 Jetta has one and when he first got it, it's normal operational behaviour took a lot to get use to.
I think that is because most of us Americans are used to the conventional operation and reliability of "slushbox" automatics.
Sergio Marchione (RIP) insisted that he was going to use the Dodge Dart to teach Americans about the advantages of DCTs. Many of the Dodge Dart reliability, and warranty claims were related directly or indirectly to the DCT. I have a late 2013 Dodge Dart with the Chrysler World Engine (2.0 litre - shared with Hyundai, and Mitsubishi) coupled to the Powertech 6 speed made by Hyundai. It seems to work flawlessly for a compact multi-speed automatic.
I think all of the auto OEMs are challenged by what they have to do to meet CAFE standards. Some have made inappropriate decisions when it comes to technologies that are not yet proven. They all have to make tradeoffs depending on the markets they serve and the financial resources they have at their disposals.
As most all of us know, the auto landscape is littered with past technology deployments that were not yet ready for prime time from any and all manufacturers. Their business is an incredibly competitive one that requires huge bets of capital commitments with little to no guarantee of adequate returns.
It will be interesting to see what happens in the future of this industry. I think some of Bob Lutz' thoughts and predictions may come true, and if they do IMHO that will be a sad time indeed.
https://www.autonews.com/article/20...944/bob-lutz-kiss-the-good-times-goodbye
https://drivemag.com/red-calipers/history-of-the-dual-clutch-transmission
My son's 2014 Jetta has one and when he first got it, it's normal operational behaviour took a lot to get use to.
I think that is because most of us Americans are used to the conventional operation and reliability of "slushbox" automatics.
Sergio Marchione (RIP) insisted that he was going to use the Dodge Dart to teach Americans about the advantages of DCTs. Many of the Dodge Dart reliability, and warranty claims were related directly or indirectly to the DCT. I have a late 2013 Dodge Dart with the Chrysler World Engine (2.0 litre - shared with Hyundai, and Mitsubishi) coupled to the Powertech 6 speed made by Hyundai. It seems to work flawlessly for a compact multi-speed automatic.
I think all of the auto OEMs are challenged by what they have to do to meet CAFE standards. Some have made inappropriate decisions when it comes to technologies that are not yet proven. They all have to make tradeoffs depending on the markets they serve and the financial resources they have at their disposals.
As most all of us know, the auto landscape is littered with past technology deployments that were not yet ready for prime time from any and all manufacturers. Their business is an incredibly competitive one that requires huge bets of capital commitments with little to no guarantee of adequate returns.
It will be interesting to see what happens in the future of this industry. I think some of Bob Lutz' thoughts and predictions may come true, and if they do IMHO that will be a sad time indeed.
https://www.autonews.com/article/20...944/bob-lutz-kiss-the-good-times-goodbye