xDrive

Sunday February 4th, 2024Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 14177 Views 4x4, BMW, pohon, pohon všech kol, xDrive

The xDrive designation used on BMW vehicles is reserved for models equipped with intelligent all-wheel drive. However, different BMW models have different types of xDrive.

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BEV (Battery Electic Vehicle)

Tuesday January 30th, 2024Friday August 2nd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 10911 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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Semi-slick tire (Semi-slick tyre)

Friday January 26th, 2024Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 2892 Views tire tread, tire, semi-slick tire, type of tread

Semi-slick is the name given to semi-racing tires with a very specific tread pattern. Due to the minimal tread cut, this tire has almost racing characteristics, but unlike a racing slick tire, it can be legally used in normal traffic.

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Digital instrument panel (Virtual cockpit)

Monday January 22nd, 2024Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 2017 Views kokpit, instrument cluster panel, car dashboard

The virtual cockpit is a digital version of the instrument cluster. In practice, it is a high-resolution display that replaces the traditional instrument cluster. Analog instruments are now a thing of the past and are gradually being replaced by TFT displays.

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ET – wheel offset

Saturday December 30th, 2023Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 3490 Views alloy wheel, ET, kolo, steel wheel, zális

One of the important standardized dimensions for metal rims and cast wheels is the amount of clearance referred to as ET. The amount of runout indicates how many millimetres the seating plane of the rim is offset from its centre plane. In other words, the ET value influences how much the wheel will be visually recessed inside the body or, conversely, extended outwards.

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e-TEC

Wednesday March 22nd, 2023Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 3306 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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sDrive

Monday December 12th, 2022Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 12833 Views BMW, pohon, pohon zadních kol, sDrive

The sDrive designation for BMW vehicles was originally reserved for rear-wheel drive models only. Today, you can also find this designation on front-wheel drive BMW models.

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Directional tires (Directional tyres)

Sunday November 6th, 2022Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 16652 Views tire tread, tire, directional tire, type of tread

Directional tires have a characteristic “V” tread pattern. While this specific tread shape slightly limits the way they can be used, on the other hand it brings a number of advantages.

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Sedan (Saloon)

Monday April 25th, 2022Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 17418 Views sedan, car body type

Sedan is the designation of a passenger car body type with a stepped rear and a three-door, usually four-door body.

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GTX (Gran Turismo)

Tuesday October 26th, 2021Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 3912 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.