With the growing popularity of all-wheel drive (AWD), the development and incorporation of new technologies to improve the segment’s efficiency has been of significant focus for engineers. The ability to disconnect the driveline during steady-state cruising has been developed by a number of suppliers and OEMs in order to improve powertrain efficiency in both the gasoline and diesel segments, as well as hybrid cars.
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