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To understand what an automotive "tranny" does, it helps to understand its role as the mechanical heart of a vehicle's drivetrain. An internal combustion engine (ICE) operates efficiently only within a narrow band of revolutions per minute (RPM). If you connected the engine directly to the wheels, the vehicle would stall out when trying to move from a dead stop, or tear itself apart at highway speeds.

: Critically evaluate the language used within and about communities. Reflect on the implications of certain terms and their potential to include or exclude.