Automatic transmission

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000338",
  "term": "Automatic transmission",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of vehicle transmission that automatically changes gear ratios as the vehicle moves, eliminating the need for manual gear shifting by the driver. It uses a torque converter and planetary gear sets to select appropriate gears based on engine speed, vehicle speed, and throttle input. Modern automatic transmissions often feature six or more forward gears for improved fuel efficiency.",
  "synonyms": [
    "automatic",
    "slushbox"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "see_also": [
    "column shifter",
    "shifter"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Automatic transmission (Wikipedia)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Automatikgetriebe",
    "es": "transmisión automática",
    "fr": "transmission automatique"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/automatic-transmission/"
}