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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Transmission type (engine) Transmission type (engine) The term 'Transmission type (engine)' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' The transmission is the part of a vehicle that transmits motive force from the engine to the wheels, usually by means of gears for different speeds using either a hydraulic 'torque-converter' (automatic) or clutch assembly (manual). On front-wheel drive cars, the transmission is often called a 'transaxle. 'Fuel efficiency is usually higher with manual rather than automatic transmissions, although modern, computer-controlled automatic transmissions can be efficient'. Previous 5 Terms: Transmission network Transmission operator (electric) Transmission owner (electric) Transmission Service Provider (electric) Transmission system (electric) Next 5 Terms: Transmissivity transmissometer Transmitter Transmitting utility Transparency About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.