Vehicle length

Wednesday May 1st, 2019Tuesday January 10th, 2023 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 15951 Views vehicle overall length, basic dimensions

The length of the car is the maximum longitudinal dimension of the car.

=== Vše === Pojmy Terms

Approach angle / departure angle

Thursday April 25th, 2019Friday March 1st, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 17000 Views approach angle / departure angle, ramp angle, vehicle dimensions, basic dimensions

Přední a zadní nájezdový úhel patří mezi základní rozměry vozidel. Nájezdový úhel je důležitý především pro terénní vozidla a pracovní stroje, jelikož vypovídá o terénních vlastnostech vozidla.

=== Vše === Pojmy Terms

Autonomous driving

Wednesday February 13th, 2019Wednesday March 20th, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 9884 Views autonomní řízení, samořízení, stupně autonomního řízení

In connection with cars, the term autonomous driving is used to refer to the automatic driving of a vehicle, if you like. A vehicle equipped with autonomous driving is capable of sensing the vehicle’s surroundings, assessing the current driving situation and controlling the vehicle. In the highest level of autonomous driving, the vehicle can do everything without human input.

=== Vše === Car parts Interiér

Varioflex

Wednesday November 21st, 2018Tuesday March 26th, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 14361 Views vehicle interior, seats, Škoda

VarioFlex is the name given to the rear seat attachment system, which allows the rear seats to be easily manoeuvred and thus extends the variability of the rear interior space.

=== Vše === Ecology Terms

Exhaust emissions

Thursday April 5th, 2018Wednesday March 27th, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 30578 Views emissions, paliva, fuel, složky výfukových plynů

With increasing emissions in densely populated areas and newly introduced environmental taxes, exhaust emissions are a closely monitored variable. Today, most manufacturers automatically provide a CO₂ value in the technical data for each car. Unfortunately, carbon dioxide is not the only component of exhaust gases, what other pollutants come out of the tailpipe?

=== Vše === Active safety Safety Car parts Elektrotechnika Označení Terms

Lane Assist

Wednesday December 6th, 2017Monday April 8th, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 18248 Views active safety, driving assistant, Lane Assist

The Lane Assist system uses a camera in the front of the car to monitor and detect horizontal markings on the road. If the car starts to leave the selected lane, Lane Assist alerts the driver with a slight counter-steering movement.

=== Vše === Safety Car parts Interiér Passive safety Terms

ISOFIX

Friday October 28th, 2016Tuesday March 26th, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 67115 Views child seat, ISOFIX, passive safety, seat

ISOFIX is a system that allows for easy attachment of child seats to a vehicle. The ISOFIX system securely and reliably connects the child seat to the vehicle’s body. Its main advantage is the simplicity of installation. Child seats with the ISOFIX system are safer due to the strong connection between the seat and the vehicle!

=== Vše === Car parts Palivo a provozní náplně Terms

CNG (Compressed Natural Gas)

Thursday August 11th, 2016Monday February 5th, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 12968 Views alternativní palivo, CNG, CO2, emissions, fuel, zemní plyn

CNG stands for compressed natural gas, which is used as a fuel for motor vehicles. The advantage of running on CNG is its cost and lower environmental burden.