Adaptive Automatic Transmission is a type of automatic transmission that uses a computer to learn and adapt to the user’s driving style.
Operating principles:
* The transmission computer collects data on vehicle speed, engine speed, accelerator pedal position and other parameters.
* This data is used to create a driver profile that represents the driver’s individual shifting preferences.
* The transmission automatically adjusts shift points, hold times and other parameters to optimize transmission performance according to the driver’s driving style.
Advantages of the adaptive system:
* Improved Shift Smoothness: It eliminates the jerks and lags typically found in traditional automatic transmissions.
* Improved Fuel Efficiency: The adaptive transmission can select optimal gear ratios to achieve maximum fuel efficiency.
* More responsive steering: It allows drivers to select their preferred driving style (economy, sporty or dynamic), resulting in a more personalized driving experience.
*Extended transmission life: Optimized shifting and retention reduces stress on transmission components, extending transmission life.
Disadvantages of the adaptive system:
*Higher Cost: Adaptive automatic transmissions are typically more expensive to produce than traditional transmissions.
* Possible delays in shifting: During the initial learning phase, the transmission may sometimes delay shifting until it has gathered sufficient information about the driver’s driving style.
* Limitations for drivers with an aggressive driving style: Adaptive gearboxes cannot always meet the requirements of drivers with a very aggressive driving style.