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Irrespective of the kind of transmission used, the objectives of operators, and therefore vehicle and component manufacturers, are clear:

Improve quality and efficiency of the gearshift.
Reduce cost of the transmission system, and thereby reduce overall cost of the vehicle.
Optimize weight of the vehicle.
Reduce loss of power from the engine through to the transmission to the wheels.
Improve fuel efficiency in the face of high fuel prices.
Reduce emission from vehicles to conform to environment protection norms.