eHybrid (e-HYBRID)

Wednesday February 26th, 2025Wednesday February 26th, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 471 Views electromobility, hybrid powertrain, MHEV, PHEV, Seat, VW

Cars carrying the eHybrid (e-HYBRID) designation have a plug-in hybrid electric drive, which means they can use a traditional internal combustion engine, an electric motor or a combination of the two. Hybrid eHybrid (e-HYBRID) cars allow driving solely on electric power.

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Power electronics

Thursday January 23rd, 2025Tuesday February 25th, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 694 Views elektromobil, electromobility, Power electronics

Power electronics is a very important and integral part of the powertrain unit of every electric vehicle. The power electronics of an electric drive system control the transfer of energy between the main components of electric vehicles, such as the battery, the electric motor, and the charger. The efficiency of a given electric drive is significantly influenced by the architecture of the power electronics.

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HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Friday August 2nd, 2024Wednesday January 22nd, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 2543 Views CO2, electromobility, HEV, hybrid, hybrid powertrain

A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a car that can independently run on fossil fuels and electric power. HEV vehicles are typically equipped with only a smaller traction battery and a less powerful electric motor. However, the electric motor’s performance is sufficient for the vehicle to run solely on electric power.

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Toe angle

Monday July 15th, 2024Tuesday July 16th, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 18718 Views wheel geometry, toe angle, suspension

The toe angle is an angle that plays a key role in the overall axle geometry and affects the vehicle’s behavior on the road. The toe angle has a significant impact not only on the driving characteristics of the vehicle but also on tire wear.

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Coupe

Tuesday June 25th, 2024Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 12769 Views bodywork, car body type

Coupe is the designation of a type of two-door passenger car body.

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Solarbay (opacifying sunroof)

Sunday June 2nd, 2024Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 2555 Views panoramic sunroof

Solarbay is the trade name for a glass panoramic roof using liquid crystal technology. Renault’s Solarbay panoramic roof does not need a roller blind to darken the interior, which brings a number of advantages.

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PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Wednesday May 29th, 2024Friday August 2nd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 2532 Views CO2, electromobility, hybrid, hybrid powertrain, PHEV

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is a car that can run independently on fossil fuels and electricity. In the case of a plug-in hybrid, it is important that the vehicle is equipped with a traction battery that can be recharged from the electricity grid.

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eTSI

Monday May 20th, 2024Wednesday February 26th, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 3668 Views electromobility, hybrid, hybrid powertrain, MHEV, engine, engine designation, Seat, TSI, Volkswagen

Cars labeled as eTSI are equipped with a mild-hybrid drivetrain. This means that the vehicle is powered by a traditional internal combustion engine, which is assisted by an electric motor. eTSI vehicles are not capable of running solely on electric power.

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Zero gravity seats

Wednesday May 15th, 2024Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 2266 Views seat

A zero gravity seat is a type of seat designed to provide maximum comfort and minimize pressure on the body while sitting. This term is often associated with spacecraft or airplanes, where these seats are designed to minimize the negative effects of gravity on the human body. However, today these ergonomic seats are increasingly being used as part of the luxury equipment in personal automobiles.

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CC (Coupe Cabrio)

Tuesday May 14th, 2024Friday August 2nd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 8957 Views Coupe Cabrio, bodywork

The vehicles, called coupé-cabriolets, are based on the classic convertible, which is equipped with a folding fixed roof with a mechanism. The coupe-cabriolet bodies, also referred to as CC, literally became a hit at the beginning of the millennium. Today, however, they have all but disappeared from car manufacturers’ catalogues.

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