Insights and how-tos from the eMobility Academy team.
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
DIYguru · 14/12/2024
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
DIYguru · 14/12/2024
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 · 14/12/2024
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 · 14/12/2024
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
DIYguru · 14/12/2024
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
DIYguru · 14/12/2024
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
DIYguru · 14/12/2024
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) - Alerts drivers when drifting out of their lane. Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Actively corrects steering to keep the vehicle in its lane. Laminated Glass - Safety glass used in vehicle windows. Launch Control - System optimizing acceleration from a st
DIYguru · 14/12/2024
Keyless Entry System - Allows vehicle access without using a physical key. Key Fob - Remote control for locking, unlocking, and starting a vehicle. Kilowatt (kW) - Unit measuring electric power output. Kilowatt-hour (kWh) - Measure of electric energy used by EVs. Kinetic Energy R
DIYguru · 14/12/2024
J1772 Connector - Standard EV charging connector used in North America. Jackknife Prevention System - Safety system preventing trailer jackknifing. Jack Stand - Equipment supporting a lifted vehicle during maintenance. Jack Point - Designated spot for lifting a vehicle with a jac
DIYguru · 14/12/2024
ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) - Engine powered by fuel combustion, used in hybrids. ICE Vehicle - Vehicle powered entirely by an internal combustion engine. ICU (Integrated Control Unit) - Central control system managing vehicle functions. Ignition Coil - Component converting
DIYguru · 14/12/2024
H-Bridge Inverter - Circuit used to drive electric motors in EVs. H-VAC System - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning system in vehicles. Hall Effect Sensor - Sensor detecting magnetic fields for motor control. Handbrake - Parking brake used to keep the vehicle stationary.
DIYguru · 14/12/2024
