Technician A says self-shifting manual transmissions use planetary gearsets and torque converters like conventional automatic transmissions. Technician B says these transmissions are manual transmissions that shift gears using a computer-controlled actuator connected to the shift forks and a clutch actuator. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Technician B is correct because self-shifting manual transmissions, also known as automated manual transmissions, use a computer-controlled actuator for shifting gears and operating the clutch, unlike conventional automatic transmissions that use planetary gearsets and torque converters.

Technician a Says Self-Shifting Manual Transmissions Use Planetary Gearsets and Torque