The Automated Manual Transmission is a familiar concept which was first introduced by Maruti Suzuki along with the hands of Magneti Marelli. It eliminates the need for clutch providing an affordable automatic driving experiences. Bosch has developed a system called the e-clutch that functions in a manner similar to AMT but does not eliminate the clutch pedal from the car.This allows users to shift manually but at the same time allows an automated response from the transmission when required, say while driving in urban traffic conditions.
The source of the AMT has encouraged Bosch to engage in talks with several Indian Automotive manufacturers to adopt the system since its benefits outweigh those offered by AMT. Mr. Steffan Berns, MD of Bosch limited and President of Bosch Group India, told that several manufacturers were interested and that they are conducting their due diligence on the system. Bosch is working closely with all three big Indian Automotive manufacturers Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors in additon to players in the commercial vehicle segment.
The first biggest benefit of the system is the higher fuel efficiency derived as compared to the AMT. The e-clutch has a start-stop coasting function that reduces fuel consumption by nearly 10 percent. The Bosch e-clutch system has an intelligent system when it detects that the driver is reducing the pressure on the accelerator pedal it decouples the engine from the transmission system to reduce the fuel intake.
The e-clutch system also offers other benefits such as smoother and quicker gear shifts. Bosch's e-clutch system is going to score big in the larger hatchback and mid-range C-segment sedans where customers would appreciate the better refinement, smoothness and efficiency without burning hole in the pocket. The Bosch e-clutch system definitely has the potential to bring that sort of interest levels for clutchless driving in higher segments given its fuel saving credo.
The biggest question would be how affordable will it be. Although Bosch claims the system would be cheaper than any conventional automatic transmission available today.
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The first biggest benefit of the system is the higher fuel efficiency derived as compared to the AMT. The e-clutch has a start-stop coasting function that reduces fuel consumption by nearly 10 percent. The Bosch e-clutch system has an intelligent system when it detects that the driver is reducing the pressure on the accelerator pedal it decouples the engine from the transmission system to reduce the fuel intake.
The e-clutch system also offers other benefits such as smoother and quicker gear shifts. Bosch's e-clutch system is going to score big in the larger hatchback and mid-range C-segment sedans where customers would appreciate the better refinement, smoothness and efficiency without burning hole in the pocket. The Bosch e-clutch system definitely has the potential to bring that sort of interest levels for clutchless driving in higher segments given its fuel saving credo.
The biggest question would be how affordable will it be. Although Bosch claims the system would be cheaper than any conventional automatic transmission available today.
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