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First double-clutch transmission in a truck
« on: July 28, 2010, 09:26:00 PM »
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      Fuso is the first manufacturer worldwide to present a double-clutch transmission in commercial vehicles
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      Known as the "Duonic", this double-clutch transmission combines automated driving with the advantages of a manual transmission

Stuttgart/Kawasaki – As with a fully automatic transmission it is a two-pedal system, there is an accelerator pedal, a brake pedal and a selector lever. The selector lever allows automatic or manual gearshift mode to be selected.
The M038S6 "Duonic transmission" has six forward gears and a reverse gear. The P-function ensures safe parking by preventing the vehicle from rolling away. "Duonic" features a non-wearing wet clutch, which lowers maintenance costs by eliminating the need to replace worn clutch discs. A creep function has been added to the wet clutch, as is usual for automatic transmission with a torque converter. This enables the vehicle’s speed to be easily controlled when moving slowly – for example when manoeuvring or in stop-and-go traffic – and hill-starts are also made easier.

Look at this cut away picture.