The magic of the dual-clutch transmission is that it can change from one gear to another very quickly. This speedy shifting is possible because while a gear is engaged in one of the two internal transmissions in the DCT, the next gear is pre-selected in the second of the two internal tr...
While it is possible to tow a rear wheel drive vehicle with an RV tow dolly, you have to get a driveline disconnect kit so that the rear (drive) wheels don't 'turn' the transmission and damage it. While there are several manufacturers of RV tow dollies, we chose Demco as our top pi...
Part-time 4WD Although the norm 30 years ago, this most basic 4-wheel-drive system is now only offered on pickup trucks and a few off-road-oriented SUVs. Its Achilles Heel is that 4WD should not be left engaged on dry pavement, as that can cause excessive driveline wear and some odd...
The coach power train and driveline are modeled according to the scheme in Figure 3, where the engine drives the rear wheels through the mechanical shaft. Moreover, the coach uses an electric generator for the ancillary services. For the sake of this work, the electric generator is assumed to...