Freightliner AMT3 automated manual transmission

Nov 10, 2011

Updated Aug 13, 2012

The Freightliner AMT3 automated-manual transmission, designed for M2 vehicles, combines the design of a manual transmission with electronics to form an automated two-pedal shift system to equalize driver performance and improve fuel economy, the company says. It eliminates the torque converter and couples the engine to the transmission with a hydraulically actuated clutch, helping reduce torque interruption during shifting and providing constant lock-up.

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www.freightliner-amt3.com

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