Renault is introducing its new six-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission at the Geneva Auto Show. Dubbed EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch), the transmissions offers a 17 percent reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, when compared to standard automatic transmissions.
The EDC uses a dual dry clutch system: the first clutch covers the odd-number gears (1st, 3rd and 5th), while the second one deals with the even number ones (2nd, 4th and 6th) and the reverse one. Four shafts are used to c… (read more)