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Transmission overdrive

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-028578

Overdrive, in general, refers to a top gear ratio of less than one. This refers to a transmission gear ratio and not necessarily a separate mechanical unit, as in the past. If a gear ratio is less than 1, the transmission output speed is greater than the input speed. Lower gear ratios will increase high speed fuel economy at the expense of torque.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-028578
FieldEnvironment
SubjectSustainability and green living
ReferencesGreen Vehicle Guide Glossary
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-028578",
  "term": "Transmission overdrive",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Transmission Overdrive",
  "definition": "Overdrive, in general, refers to a top gear ratio of less than one. This refers to a transmission gear ratio and not necessarily a separate mechanical unit, as in the past. If a gear ratio is less than 1, the transmission output speed is greater than the input speed. Lower gear ratios will increase high speed fuel economy at the expense of torque.",
  "subject": "Sustainability and green living",
  "references": [
    "Green Vehicle Guide Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/transmission-overdrive/"
}

Record 27,800 of 29,894 in Environment terminology (MLC-0121). Request the full dataset.