transaxle

transmission/transaxle

Transaxle

Power-transmission device, attached to one end of the engine, combining the functions of the transmission and the drive axle (final drive and differential) into a single assembly

Typically used on front-wheel-drive applications Transmission

Metal case containing an assembly of shafts, gears and related parts used to transmit power from the engine to the drive shaft or final drive of an automotive vehicle; provides different gear ratios as well as Neutral and Reverse. May be manual, automatic or continuously variable. Typically used on rear-wheel-drive applications Manual Transmission/Transaxle

System in which gears are selected by the driver by means of a hand-operated gearshift lever and afoot-operated clutch

Manual transmissions are typically 5-speed, but high-performance vehicles often use a 6-speed manual Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Automatic transmissions have hydraulically operated gear sets that require no gear shifting or clutching by the driver

Gears are shifted automatically through the use of hydraulics and electric signals from an on-board computer

A series of gears are applied as the need arises. This need is determined by vehicle weight, load and demand placed upon the performance system

Automatic transmissions come in 4, 5 and 6 speeds. The highest gear is for overdrive Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT)

Used exclusively in the Escape Hybrid

Uses an electronically controlled planetary gear set that includes the traction motor and power management electronics in one compact assembly

Planetary gear set can vary the distribution of power between the gasoline engine and the electric drive system or both, depending on driving conditions

There are no defined gear “steps” as in a conventional transmission

The planetary gear set allows the gasoline engine to operate at its most efficient or powerful engine speed relative to the vehicle’s speed. This contributes to efficiency and performance.

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