he chart below shows 8-speed vehicles for the entire year). 2023 2024 Figure 3: Distribution of AT steps (USA) Source: MarkLines research   The situation in Europe: The prevalence of ATs varies from country to country, but unlike the two countries mentioned above, manual transmissions (MTs) are sold in large numbers in Europe as a whole (in Germany, MTs account for more than 30% of passenger cars and the majority of commercial vehicl...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/15

plies up to 12 kW of power and 65 Nm of torque to the powertrain. The 48V battery is composed of 13 cells.   The Hilux 48V Mild-Hybrid is equipped with a DOHC 16-valve engine that generates a maximum output of 150 kW and 500 Nm of torque. It is also the first Hilux to feature Multi-Terrain Select (MTS), a system that enables the adjustment of controls such as drive force, suspension, and brake pressure for an improved driving experience in vario...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/05

structure in which a motor and clutch are incorporated in a step AT mechanism (Nissan RWD hybrid vehicles, models equipped with transmissions manufactured by ZF mainly in Europe, and Toyota's multi-stage hybrid system). Although types of automatic transmissions, DCTs (dual clutch transmission) and AMTs (automated manual transmission or semi-automatic transmission), which are based on MT and have automated gear changes and clutch operation, are so...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/21

s of Kona, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Seltos, and Sorento have CVTs and DCTs, most are equipped with ATs.   Europe: The AT penetration situation differs greatly in each country, but the common difference from the above two countries is that a large number of vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (MTs) are sold. (In the 27 EU countries plus UK, the proportion was almost half in 2020, but is decreasing, to just over 30% by 2023.) Other than MTs a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/03/21

structure in which a motor and clutch are incorporated in a step AT mechanism (Nissan RWD hybrid vehicles, models equipped with transmissions manufactured by ZF mainly in Europe, and Toyota's multi-stage hybrid system). Although types of automatic transmissions, DCTs (dual clutch transmission) and AMTs (automated manual transmission or semi-automatic transmission), which are based on MT and have automated gear changes and clutch operation, are so...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/11/16

ATs for HEVs with one-motor plus planetary transmission, which has become the world's mainstream. Outside Japan: In North America, there is some CVT adoption (about 20% of new cars) and a few percent niche products (MT, DCT, etc.), but all others are AT. In Europe, almost half of the new cars have MTs (manual transmissions) and there are no CVTs (the temporarily existing Audi chain transmission CVT has phased out), while DCTs that can use MT des...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/03/09

structure in which a motor and clutch are incorporated in a step AT mechanism (Nissan RWD hybrid vehicles, models equipped with transmissions manufactured by ZF mainly in Europe, and Toyota's multi-stage hybrid system). Although types of automatic transmissions, DCTs (dual clutch transmission) and AMTs (automated manual transmission or semi-automatic transmission), which are based on MT and have automated gear changes and clutch operation, are so...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/12/09

ped and marketed a 6-speed AT called Skyactiv-Drive as part of its proprietary Skyactiv technology. Outside Japan: In North America, there is some CVT adoption (about 20% of new cars) and a few percent niche products (MT, DCT, etc.), but all others are AT. In Europe, almost half of the new cars are MTs (manual transmissions) and there are no CVTs (the temporarily existing Audi chain transmission CVT has phased out), while DCTs that can use MT des...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/05/12

structure in which a motor and clutch are incorporated in a step AT mechanism (Nissan FR hybrid vehicles, models equipped with transmissions manufactured by ZF mainly in Europe, and Toyota's multi-stage hybrid system). Although types of automatic transmissions, DCTs (dual clutch transmission) and AMTs (automated manual transmission or semi-automatic transmission), which are based on MT and have automated gear changes and clutch operation, are so...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/12/22

ncluding step CVT) Hybrid vehicle transmissions that perform stepless shifting by a built-in electric motor through a power split mechanism (electric CVT). In addition, although a type of automatic transmission, transmissions similar to a manual transmission (MT) mechanism, the so-called two-pedal MTs shown below, are also outside the scope of this report. DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission), also known as DSG/PDK/i-DCD, etc. depending on the manufa...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/01/15

-type hybrid transmissions with built-in motor and clutch (e.g. Nissan FWD hybrid cars, European models equipped with ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) systems, Toyota’s multi-stage hybrid system).Refer to AT Analysis Report Although types of automatic transmissions, DCTs (dual clutch transmission) and AMTs (automated manual transmission or semi-automatic transmission), which are based on MT and have automated gear changes and clutch operation, are so...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/11/26

for Volvo Cars. In November 2018, the company announced that it would absorb AISIN AI Co., Ltd., a manual transmission supplier, which merged in April 2019 after conclusion of the merger agreement in December 2018. Former Aisin AI became Aisin AW’s Shiroyama Plant. The slowdown in the demand for MTs, which had been high in emerging markets, has become significant. So, to bring stability to the MT business, the company decided to merge its mana...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/03/23

his reason, CVTs are used for the automatic transmissions equipped on most mini-vehicles and A-D segment class front-wheel drive vehicles in the Japanese market in recent years.   Transmissions are broadly classified into automatic transmissions and manual transmissions (hereinafter referred to as MTs). This report details the sub-category of automatic transmissions known as continuously variable transmissions (CVT). Friction step-less type tra...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2020/03/23

ome more common around the world. Despite this trend there are regions in which manual transmissions (MT) are still very popular. This report covers a number of trends among AT systems below. In Japan the U.S. AT systems hold an overwhelming majority, with a near 90% equip rate on models. In Europe MTs are nearly 50% of the market for FR cars and 75% for FF cars, with the proportion of dual clutch transmissions (DCT) growing. Almost all mechanic...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/04/17

ome more common around the world. Despite this trend there are regions in which manual transmissions (MT) are still very popular. This report covers a number of trends among AT systems below. In Japan the U.S. AT systems hold an overwhelming majority, with a near 90% equip rate on models. In Europe MTs are nearly 50% of the market for FR cars and 75% for FF cars, with the proportion of dual clutch transmissions (DCT) growing. Almost all mechanic...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2017/11/15

particular reasons otherwise, the term "automatic transmissions" referred to within this report has been abbreviated to "ATs". Recently, it is being reported that the number of ATs that are being factory-installed is increasing. Yet, when considering the entire global market, manual transmissions (MTs) still account for nearly half of factory-installed transmissions. A notable feature about transmissions is that the type of transmissions being f...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/08/03

mission (MT) mode Hybrid-car variable transmissions that include motors and clutches with constant-speed AT mechanisms. Examples of these are Nissan FR hybrid, models marketed mainly in Europe, which are factory-installed with ZF transmissions. Dual-clutch transmissions based on MT mechanisms; and AMTs Unless there is a particular reason to the contrary, any ATs referred to in this report will mean various kinds such as regular ATs, along with C...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/07/26

seas markets. UD Trucks displayed its mainstay GH11TC 11-liter engine and an automated manual transmission (AMT) mated to it. The company also exhibited the GH5TA engine that is fitted on the Condor medium-duty truck. Isuzu and UD Trucks promoted the merits of their high fuel efficiency of their AMTs. Company representatives stated that, while AMTs are no match for MTs in fuel economy when experienced experts are at the wheel, such drivers are ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2016/07/06

the sales from JPY 100 million in FY 2013 to JPY 1 billion in FY 2017. Univance Gear plant starts operations in June 2014 In June 2014, Univance started operations at a forging plant of PT. Univance Indonesia in Purwakarta, West Java. The plant can produce 100,000 units of manual transmissions (MTs) and transfer case gears per month. JPY 500 million was invested in this plant. Previously, forged parts had been imported from Japan, but the com...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/05/07

al property).   (1) M-trix mid-end and high-end passenger-car platform   (2) 2.0L engine, with maximum output between 130kW-190kW, maximum torque between 240-350Nm, with low/high-power turbo; a 2.3L high-power turbo engine; and a 1.5L GDI direct-injection engine.   (3) Transmissions that include MTs, CVTs, 6-speeds, ATs, and DCTs that cover a high torque range between 250-350Nm. BAIC completed licensing in longwheel platforms for high-end ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/01/26