Insights and how-tos from the eMobility Academy team.
Wall-Mounted Charger - Home EV charger mounted on a wall. Watt-Hour (Wh) - Measure of energy consumption or storage. Wattage Indicator - Displays current power usage. Weatherproof Charging Station - EV charger resistant to environmental conditions. Wear-and-Tear Sensor - Monitors
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Vacuum Brake Booster - Assists brake force application. Vacuum Pump - Creates vacuum for brake boosters in EVs. Valet Mode - Limits vehicle performance when handed to valets. Valve Timing Control (VTC) - Optimizes engine timing (for hybrids). Variable Assist Steering - Adjusts st
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Ultra-Fast Charger - High-speed EV charging station. Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) - Vehicles emitting minimal pollutants. Ultra-High Voltage Battery - Advanced EV battery with high voltage output. Ultra-Lightweight Frame - Vehicle frame designed for weight reduction. Ultraca
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Tachometer - Measures engine or motor speed in RPM. Tailgate Assist - Reduces effort required to lift or lower the tailgate. Tail Light Assembly - Rear lights for signaling and visibility. Take-Off Torque - Initial torque for vehicle acceleration. Tandem Axle - Two rear axles sup
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SAE Connector - Standard EV charging connector. Safety Airbags - Inflatable bags providing crash protection. Safety Belt Reminder - Alerts when seat belts are unfastened. Safety Cell - Reinforced vehicle structure protecting occupants. Safety Exit Assist - Warns passengers before
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Range Anxiety - Fear of running out of battery power in EVs. Range Extender - Auxiliary power source extending EV range. Rapid Charging Station - High-speed EV charging facility. Rear-View Camera - Displays rear view while reversing. Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) - Power directed to rea
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QC Charger (Quick Charger) - High-speed EV charger. QC Port (Quick Charge Port) - Charging port supporting fast charging. Qualified Electric Vehicle (QEV) - EV meeting specific regulatory standards. Quality Assurance (QA) - Process ensuring product meets industry standards. Quali
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Parking Assist System - Helps drivers park using sensors and cameras. Passive Keyless Entry (PKE) - Unlocks vehicles automatically when approached. Paddle Shifters - Manual gear selectors behind the steering wheel. Parallel Hybrid - Hybrid vehicle with a motor and engine working
DIYguru · 12/14/2024
Parking Assist System - Helps drivers park using sensors and cameras. Passive Keyless Entry (PKE) - Unlocks vehicles automatically when approached. Paddle Shifters - Manual gear selectors behind the steering wheel. Parallel Hybrid - Hybrid vehicle with a motor and engine working
DIYguru · 12/14/2024
OBD-II Port (On-Board Diagnostics) - Standard interface for vehicle diagnostics. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - Company producing vehicle components. Off-Peak Charging - Charging EVs during low electricity demand periods. On-Demand AWD - All-wheel-drive system activated
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Nanocomposite Battery - Advanced EV battery using nanomaterials for efficiency. Nanotechnology Coating - Protective vehicle coating using nanotechnology. Narrow-Body EV - Compact EV designed for urban environments. Navigation Display Screen - In-dash screen providing GPS navigati
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Main Battery Pack - Primary energy source powering EVs. Maintenance-Free Battery - Battery requiring no regular servicing. Manual Transmission (MT) - Transmission requiring manual gear changes. Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) - Measures air entering the engine (for hybrids). Maximum To
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