Dual-clutch transmission lies some where between manual and dual transmission. It had been earlier used only in race cars but now it is also used in production vehicles .The significance of using Dual-clutch transmission is to deliver uninterrupted power.

We generally know that cars comes with two basic transmission types manual, and automatic .Manual is the one which requires driver to change gears by depressing a clutch pedal and changing gear by shifting the gear stick and

Automatic is the one which do all the shifting work for drivers using clutch ( a torque converter) and sets of planetary gears. But there is one more sort of transmission which is something between manual and automatic transmission called Dual- clutch transmission or semi automatic transmission or ‘’clutch less ‘’ manual transmission or also termed as automated manual transmission .This sort of transmission enables us to extract best of both of the former ones.

A dual clutch transmission offers the two manual gearboxes in one. In manual transmission driver presses the clutch pedal to shift the gear this operates the single clutch and disconnects the engine from the gearbox and then shifts the gear by stick .In this process power to the transmission gets interrupted and later when gear is changed and driver releases the clutch pedal .This reconnects the engine to gearbox and transmits power to wheels. The power delivery follows the pattern of on- of and on.

Whereas in Dual- clutch gear box ,there is a use of two clutches, but there is no clutch pedal to be pushed instead its controlled bye sophisticated electronics and hydraulics ,they operates independently ,similarly as in Automatic transmission. Basically what dual clutch does is it ‘phase out’ one gear and ‘phases in’ the second one. This process takes place under load so that permanent flow of power is maintained. Function of dual clutch is that gears can be changed without interrupting the power flow, one clutch controls odd gears (first, third, fifth and reverse) and second clutch controls the even gears (second, forth and sixth). This is made possible by ingenious two-shaft construction separating odd and even gears.

Although Dual clutch technology is not new and had been in use in race cars from many years ({example Sequential manual gearbox (SMG)}. Still it can be said as new in terms of its use in production cars but now it’s cropping every where and seems like replacing other transmission traditions.

Almost all the big manufactures like BMW, VOLKSWAGON, AUDI, NISSAN etc are now using this technology in their cars especially in their sports versions. It has now even started creating buzz in its drivers as of its extraordinary driving pleasure and fuel efficiency with power.

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Dubai offers world class experience to the visitors. The city once was a desert which started its development in the 80’s. The city is a combination of modern western and traditional Middle East world which has a lot to offer to the tourists. Dubai s filled with large sand dunes, spectacular scenery from the surrounding desert, and stunning mountains which gifts an excellent feast to the eyes of the tourists. The tourists will find the city exciting with lot of transport facilities that are clearly user friendly. Dubai offers fairly good bus service, minibuses and taxis. But most in Dubai prefer to have their own cars. Thanks to the excellent quality roads and availability of crs at a relatively low price. Most chaps in Dubai prefer to enjoy holidays by travelling in cars.

Why cars are rented out by tourists in Dubai? The reason is simple. A reliable transport system is absent in Dubai out the city. By renting a car, it becomes easy to explore places outside the city. The outskirts offer magnificent visuals and scenery of the surroundings and discover amazing landscapes of dense greenery surrounded by the peaks of astonishing Hagar Mountains.

But there are certain things that should be taken care of while hiring a car. The rules on the road must be carefully taken care of in Dubai. Dubai follows zero tolerance towards traffic errands and any mild violation will put you in embarrassing situation. In spite of the strict regulations, it is funny to note that Dubai has the maximum number of road accidents in the world.

Driving in Dubai is an exotic feeling, but always try to avoid pleasure rides during morning and evening peak hours as there will be heavy traffic jams on the road on this time. Try to avoid driving during morning and afternoon peak hours, as there will be huge traffic jams on the road during this time.

The problem in Dubai is getting the exact vehicle that we order.
Always make it sure that the fuel tank of the car is full and has enough fuel to have a nice trip. It would always be better to book a car rental before you arrive in the UAE to avoid later troubles once you land in the city.

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