Fiat Debuts All-New Transmission in Alfa Romeo MiTo Hatchback (UPDATE)
Marissa Brassfield — March 25, 2009 — Autos
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Fiat is set to launch its first-ever dual-clutch transmission, and the Alfa Romeo MiTo hatchback will be the first car to receive the fuel-saving upgrade. Dual-clutch transmissions will also be made available for Fiat and Lancia automobiles.
Manual transmissions typically get higher gas mileage than automatic transmissions, but they're not as user-friendly. A dual-clutch transmission, however, provides an uninterrupted flow of power from engine to transmission, making a car like the Alfa Romeo MiTo significantly more fuel-efficient than an equivalent car with an automatic transmission. Since a dual-clutch transmission doesn't have a clutch pedal, it's considered the best of both worlds by many drivers.
Manual transmissions typically get higher gas mileage than automatic transmissions, but they're not as user-friendly. A dual-clutch transmission, however, provides an uninterrupted flow of power from engine to transmission, making a car like the Alfa Romeo MiTo significantly more fuel-efficient than an equivalent car with an automatic transmission. Since a dual-clutch transmission doesn't have a clutch pedal, it's considered the best of both worlds by many drivers.
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Dual-clutch Transmissions — The introduction of dual-clutch transmissions in vehicles provides a fuel-efficient alternative to automatic transmissions.
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Fuel-saving Upgrades — Dual-clutch transmissions offer a way to improve fuel efficiency in vehicles, creating opportunities for companies to develop and market more fuel-saving upgrades.
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User-friendly Transmissions — Dual-clutch transmissions offer drivers the best of both worlds with uninterrupted power flow and no clutch pedal, potentially disrupting the market of traditional manual and automatic transmissions.
Industry Implications
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Automotive Industry — Vehicle manufacturers, such as Fiat and Alfa Romeo, can leverage dual-clutch transmissions as a competitive advantage by offering more fuel-efficient options to consumers.
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Transmission Industry — As more vehicles adopt dual-clutch transmissions, there will be a growing demand for suppliers and manufacturers of these transmissions, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation and market growth.
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Aftermarket Industry — There is an opportunity for aftermarket companies to develop and market fuel-saving upgrades, such as dual-clutch transmissions, for older vehicles that are not equipped with them.
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