A NEW SHIFT IN ON-BOARD COMPUTERS

The electronic control of hydraulics in automatic transmissions and the engineering competition between Japan, Europe and the United States are discussed. Electronically-controlled automatic transmission in Japanese cars and an electronic-shift-points controller in Renault's automatic gearbox are described. A diagram is used to illustrate the layout of Renault's electronically-controlled automatic transmission. It is noted that using electronics and transducers, the control sector assures the selection of, and provides the means for changing gears in response to both the vehicle operating conditions and the wishes of the driver. The automatic transmission's control system, and the organization of the microcomputer's electronic circuitry is described. It is predicted that most cars on the road will have electronically-controlled transmissions by 1995.

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  Chilton Company, Incorporated

  One Chilton Way
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19089
• Authors:
  • Andrews, A M
• Publication Date: 1984-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 36-37
• Serial:
  • Automotive Industries
  • Volume: 164
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Randall Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 1099-4130
  • Serial URL: http://www.ai-online.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic transmissions; Competition; Electronic control; Foreign automobiles; Hydraulic transmissions; Minicomputers; Onboard navigational aids; Transducers
• Old TRIS Terms: Foreign vehicles; On board
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00391301
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-037 063
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Dec 30 1984 12:00AM