January 17, 2014: Suzuki Motor Corporation has developed a new transmission called Auto Gear Shift which is will be unveiled in a new model at Auto Expo 2014. This newly-developed automated manual transmission (AMT) equips an electro-hydraulic actuator that automatically operates clutch and gearshift, on the new five-speed manual transmission.

By integrating the actuator and the controller and directly mounting it onto the transmission, Auto Gear Shift is designed to provide unity of the operating device. Also, it has realised smooth shifting of gears by contriving the synchronization control of clutch, gearshift and engine.

Its fuel efficiency is at the same level as the manual transmission because the basic structure is a manual transmission. Also, optimal gearshift operation controlled by the computer contributes to high fuel efficiency.

Because operating the clutch pedal and gearshift by the driver would be unnecessary and it is equipped with creep function at the start, Auto Gear Shift enables easy driving even for parking and during traffic congestion.

The manual mode can be selected to enjoy driving, which enables shifting gears at the driver’s will, just like manual transmission.

SHOBHA MATHUR