Modern lock-up torque converter transmissions have pretty much eliminated any efficiency gains from other designs, I believe everyone is moving to them even in

Modern lock-up torque converter transmissions have pretty much eliminated any efficiency gains from other designs, I believe everyone is moving to them even in Europe. I know here in the US many care from various manufacturer are coming with German designed ZF transmissions including the 9 speed in my Honda Pilot. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/technology-news/under-skin-why-torque-converters-are-coming-back-dead https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/technology-news/under-ski... https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a23367341/automatic-transmission-best-zf-eight-speed/ https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a23367341/automatic-tr...