eHybrid (e-HYBRID)

Wednesday February 26th, 2025Wednesday February 26th, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 180 Views electromobility, hybrid powertrain, MHEV, PHEV, Seat, VW

Cars carrying the eHybrid (e-HYBRID) designation have a plug-in hybrid electric drive, which means they can use a traditional internal combustion engine, an electric motor or a combination of the two. Hybrid eHybrid (e-HYBRID) cars allow driving solely on electric power.

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Power electronics

Thursday January 23rd, 2025Tuesday February 25th, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 401 Views elektromobil, electromobility, Power electronics

Power electronics is a very important and integral part of the powertrain unit of every electric vehicle. The power electronics of an electric drive system control the transfer of energy between the main components of electric vehicles, such as the battery, the electric motor, and the charger. The efficiency of a given electric drive is significantly influenced by the architecture of the power electronics.

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HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Friday August 2nd, 2024Wednesday January 22nd, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 2117 Views CO2, electromobility, HEV, hybrid, hybrid powertrain

A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a car that can independently run on fossil fuels and electric power. HEV vehicles are typically equipped with only a smaller traction battery and a less powerful electric motor. However, the electric motor’s performance is sufficient for the vehicle to run solely on electric power.

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eTSI

Monday May 20th, 2024Wednesday February 26th, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 3072 Views electromobility, hybrid, hybrid powertrain, MHEV, engine, engine designation, Seat, TSI, Volkswagen

Cars labeled as eTSI are equipped with a mild-hybrid drivetrain. This means that the vehicle is powered by a traditional internal combustion engine, which is assisted by an electric motor. eTSI vehicles are not capable of running solely on electric power.

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V2L (Vehicle to Load)

Tuesday April 30th, 2024Wednesday January 22nd, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 3044 Views electromobility, V2L

V2L technology allows the electric car to provide AC power to external appliances such as lights, laptops, electric scooters, electric saws, grills and refrigerators. In short, when the power grid is unavailable, the user can use his electric car as a mobile source of electricity.

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MCU (Media Control Unit)

Thursday April 25th, 2024Wednesday January 22nd, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 1856 Views control unit, Tesla

The MCU is a key component of Tesla cars that allows drivers to control all multimedia and convenience features. The MCU is located in the dashboard below the central touchscreen. This display is used to control most of the car’s functions.

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BEV (Battery Electic Vehicle)

Tuesday January 30th, 2024Wednesday January 22nd, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 11512 Views bateriový elektromobil, BEV, CO2, elektromobily

The abbreviation BEV stands for pure electric vehicle. This vehicle is powered by an electric motor and uses a battery as its energy source, the capacity of which determines most of its range.

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e-TEC

Wednesday March 22nd, 2023Wednesday January 22nd, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 4005 Views e-tec, hybrid powertrain, MHEV, pohon, Škoda Auto, TEC

Škoda models bearing the e-TEC designation are equipped with a mild-hybrid drive system. In these cases, the function of the combustion engine is supplemented by an electric motor to assist the conventional combustion engine.

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GTX (Gran Turismo)

Tuesday October 26th, 2021Wednesday January 22nd, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 4302 Views Golf, Gran Turismo, GT, GTI, sportovní divize, Volkswagen

The GTX designation on the bodywork of Volkswagen cars is intended to refer to the more famous GTI designation and will be reserved for sporty versions of VW electric cars.

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Automatic gearbox modes

Sunday March 21st, 2021Wednesday January 22nd, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 34024 Views automatic gearbox, gearbox, PRND, shift lever, gearstick

Most automatic transmission selector positions are no mystery. The letter PRND is familiar even to drivers who may not drive an automatic transmission themselves. But what about the letters “L” or “B”, are you familiar with these shifter positions as well?

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