HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Friday August 2nd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 1083 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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Toe angle

Monday July 15th, 2024Tuesday July 16th, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 17173 Views wheel geometry, toe angle, suspension

The toe angle is an angle that plays a key role in the overall axle geometry and affects the vehicle’s behavior on the road. The toe angle has a significant impact not only on the driving characteristics of the vehicle but also on tire wear.

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Stellantis

Monday July 1st, 2024Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 1476 Views FCA, PSA Groupe, Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive group formed by the merger of the French company Groupe PSA and the Italian-American company FCA. This merger created the fourth largest car manufacturer in the world by number of vehicles sold.

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PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Wednesday May 29th, 2024Friday August 2nd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 1395 Views CO2, electromobility, hybrid, hybrid powertrain, PHEV

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is a car that can run independently on fossil fuels and electricity. In the case of a plug-in hybrid, it is important that the vehicle is equipped with a traction battery that can be recharged from the electricity grid.

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eTSI

Monday May 20th, 2024Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 1707 Views 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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Zero gravity seats

Wednesday May 15th, 2024Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 1262 Views seat

A zero gravity seat is a type of seat designed to provide maximum comfort and minimize pressure on the body while sitting. This term is often associated with spacecraft or airplanes, where these seats are designed to minimize the negative effects of gravity on the human body. However, today these ergonomic seats are increasingly being used as part of the luxury equipment in personal automobiles.

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CC (Coupe Cabrio)

Tuesday May 14th, 2024Friday August 2nd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 8225 Views Coupe Cabrio, bodywork

The vehicles, called coupé-cabriolets, are based on the classic convertible, which is equipped with a folding fixed roof with a mechanism. The coupe-cabriolet bodies, also referred to as CC, literally became a hit at the beginning of the millennium. Today, however, they have all but disappeared from car manufacturers’ catalogues.

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V2L (Vehicle to Load)

Tuesday April 30th, 2024Friday November 22nd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 2019 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 July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 1372 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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Maxi DOT

Friday February 23rd, 2024Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 72296 Views Maxi-DOT, instrument cluster panel, car dashboard, Škoda

Maxi DOT is the designation for the display type of the on-board computer. It is actually a matrix display that is located in the instrument cluster, usually between the analogue vehicle speed and engine speed indicators. The Maxi DOT display is composed of individual illuminated dots which allows for much greater display variability.

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