A DCT system works similar to a conventional manual transmission but without the need for a clutch pedal. The configuration of the system makes it look like as if two separate manual gearboxes are attached to each other. It can be used both in automatic and manual transmission modes using either paddle shifters or manual driver selector on the gear lever. This type of system combines the benefits of both manual and automatic transmission.The global automotive industry has evolved drastically over the years with technical developments taking place in the field of powertrain, vehicle safety, comfort and convenience areas. Within the powertrain systems, transmission is one area that has witnessed gradual developments. Though the first design of a DCT dates back to World War II, the first and actual development started around the 1980s. DCT was first developed and tested in a few models of Ford and Peugeot. Most of the initial DCT control systems were based on analog or digital circuitry featuring single dry clutch or multi-plate wet clutch. Later, German sports car manufacturer Porsche developed its in-house version of DCT, which it named Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) in German,

meaning dual-clutch gearbox in English. Since 2000, most of the leading automakers in the world have started using DCT in their vehicles with Volkswagen being the most prominent one.

PART 01: Executive summary 5

PART 02: Scope of the report 16

Report coverage 16

PART 03: Market research methodology 18

Research methodology 18

Economic indicators 18

PART 04: Introduction 19

Key market highlights 19

Value chain analysis 23

Product life cycle 24

PART 05: Market landscape 25

Market overview 25

Market size and forecast 26

Five forces analysis 27

PART 06: Market segmentation by vehicle type 28

Market overview 28

Global automotive DCT system in passenger cars 29

Automotive DCT system in commercial vehicles 30

PART 07: Geographical segmentation 32

Market segmentation by geography 32

Automotive DCT system market in the Americas 33

Automotive DCT system market in EMEA 34

Automotive DCT system market in APAC 36

PART 08: Market drivers 38

Superior fuel efficiency with compact and lightweight

aluminum construction 38

Increase in demand for AMT system 38

Cost differential between automatic and manual

gearboxes become insignificant with reduced gasoline

prices 39

PART 09: Market challenges 40

Increased weight and packaging concerns 40

Erratic gear shifts resulting in whining and grinding noise

due to wear and tear 40

Stringent requirements in development of ECU for dry

DCTs 41

PART 10: Market trends 42

Digital circuitry and advanced electronics for faster gear

shifts 42

Dry DCTs with advanced actuation systems 42

DCT system loses market edge in the US 43

PART 11: Vendor landscape 44

Other prominent vendors 45

PART 12: Key vendor analysis 46

BorgWarner 46

Eaton 48

Schaeffler 50

ZF 52

PART 13: Appendix 55

List of abbreviations 55

PART 14: Explore Technavio 56