From torque converters to dual-clutch and CVTs, modern automatics take very different paths to the same job. Despite its ubiquity, the automatic transmission is one of the most mechanically complex ...

It’s no secret that power grids around the world need to expand to accommodate more renewable energy and the so-called “electrification of everything.” The latter, of course, refers to the growing ...

Although power generation is the focus of this magazine, many other outside issues have a direct impact on the generation sector. Transmission is one such issue. In the traditional regulated utility ...

For decades, U.S. electricity demand was steady, allowing utilities to plan gradual growth and maintain the grid with modest upgrades. That era is over. The convergence of electric vehicles (EVs), ...

When it comes to motorcycle transmissions, there has been a long-standing debate between manual and automatic systems. Manual transmissions are known for their control and connection to tradition, and ...

The cruise control setting in a manual-transmission car operates in a similar manner to that of an automatic — that is, the system locks the throttle into place to maintain a set speed. However, there ...