Types of Clutches according to the following:

 
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Advantages of a electronic clutch control system

A full integration of the electronic clutch operation into the overall powertrain control system
brings several advantages at the vehicle level:

 improved driveability thanks to a faster and smoother gear shift and clutch operation
 automatic engine restart in case of unwanted stall (anti-stall protection)
 easier clutch operation, especially on vehicles with high engine torque
 improved passive safety (crash protection) due to the absence of the mechanical
components
 clutch maintenance scheduling possible due to data acquisition of the usage factor
 improved fuel economy of the vehicle due to vehicle coasting (sailing) functions
 improved passenger comfort due to less vibration being transmitted from the powertrain
into the cabin (no mechanical link between clutch and clutch pedal)
Electronic clutch control

In a vehicle fitted with a manual transmission (MT), the clutch engagement and disengagement is
decided and performed by the driver, through the clutch pedal. The clutch actuation system links
directly the motion of the clutch pedal with the position of the clutch.

In a vehicle with electronic clutch control, there is no more a direct connection between the clutch
pedal and the clutch itself. The engagement/disengagement of the clutch is done with an actuator
(electric or hydraulic), controlled by an electronic control module.

There are two types of vehicles using an electronic

clutch control system:
 with manual transmission (MT) and clutch pedal: the driver is deciding when to
engagement/disengage the clutch through a clutch pedal position sensor, but the actuation of
the clutch is controlled by an electrical or hydraulic actuator (clutch-by-wire systems)

 with automated manual transmission (AMT) or double clutch transmission (DCT) and without
clutch pedal: the engagement/disengagement of the clutch is decided by an electronic control
module and the actuation of the clutch by an electric or hydraulic actuator

An electronic clutch control (ECC) system, also called electronic clutch management (ECM) system,
contains a clutch which is engaged/disengaged by an actuator (electric or hydraulic), based on the
position of a clutch pedal (with position sensor) or function of the control signals send independently by
an electronic control module.
Image: The E-Clutch (clutch-by-wire) system

1. accelerator pedal

2. brake pedal

3. clutch pedal

4. clutch position sensor

5. wire (electric)

6. electrohydraulic actuator with control module and reservoir

7. pipe (hydraulic)

8. concentric slave cylinder

9. clutch cover