PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Wednesday May 29th, 2024Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 698 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.

=== Vše === Car parts Hnací ústrojí Motor Podvozek Technické zajímavosti

Active engine mounts

Sunday March 12th, 2023Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 8137 Views aktivní lůžka motoru, engine

Active engine mounts reduce the transmission of vibrations from the engine to the crew compartment while ensuring a sufficiently rigid attachment of the power unit to the body.

=== Vše === Car parts Hnací ústrojí Označení Terms

Automatic gearbox modes

Sunday March 21st, 2021Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 31193 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?

=== Vše === Car parts Hnací ústrojí Pojmy Terms

MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Tuesday February 23rd, 2021Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 28412 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.

Car parts Hnací ústrojí

Coasting function (Driving at idling speed)

Saturday September 15th, 2012Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 11257 Views automatic gearbox, Mild Hybrid, gearbox

The coasting function reduces the fuel consumption of cars with automatic transmissions.