Automatic gearbox modes

Sunday March 21st, 2021Wednesday January 22nd, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 34040 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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MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Tuesday February 23rd, 2021Wednesday January 22nd, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 32279 Views CO2, electromobility, hybrid, hybrid powertrain, MHEV, Mild Hybrid

A mild-hybrid is a car whose conventional powertrain is supplemented by an electric motor and an additional battery. This modification enables the mild-hybrid to make better use of the recuperated energy.

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PSA Groupe

Sunday January 31st, 2021Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 14054 Views FCA, PSA Groupe, Stellantis

PSA stands for PSA, originally a French automobile concern producing cars, trucks and motorcycles. Today, the company is part of the multinational Stellantis Group.

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FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles)

Sunday January 31st, 2021Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 9209 Views FCA, PSA Group, Stellantis

The abbreviation FCA refers to the automotive group formed by the merger of the Fiat and Chrysler brands. Today, this concern is part of the STELLANTIS group.

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Vehicle emission penalties

Thursday January 21st, 2021Wednesday January 22nd, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 7589 Views CO2, emissions, emission penalty

Emission penalties, also known as carbon tax, are part of the Environmental Tax Reform (ETR). The aim of this reform is to tax everything that is generally considered harmful to the environment. It is therefore a highly non-exact and political issue. Moreover, these penalties are very difficult to enforce internationally.

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Grid girls

Thursday December 31st, 2020Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 10482 Views formule 1, Grid girls, Paddock girls, Pit babes, Umbrella girls

Grid girls, or grid girls, are a staple of motorsport events. The combination of fast roaring machines and fragile beauty has always added to the appeal of car and motorcycle racing.

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Easy Close

Monday November 30th, 2020Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 7946 Views automatické zavření pátých dveří, Easy Close, komfortní funkce, Volkswagen

Funkce Easy Close usnadňuje zavírání pátých dveří, když máte při vykládání zavazadlového prostoru plné ruce.

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Passive safety

Saturday November 14th, 2020Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 31483 Views passive safety

Passive safety features are features and systems that mitigate the consequences of accidents. Generally speaking, these features only take effect at the time of the accident.

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DOT (Department of Transportation)

Wednesday November 11th, 2020Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 21772 Views tire marking, tire, tire age

The DOT code can be found on the tires and will help you discover the true age of the tire.

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Active safety

Monday November 9th, 2020Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 33017 Views active safety, safety

Active safety features are those features and systems that prevent or avoid accidents. Generally speaking, these features operate before an accident occurs.