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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.

Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 3088 Views electric car, electromobility, Power electronics 14 min read

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

The ABS system prevents the wheels from locking up during emergency braking. If the wheels lock up, there is a risk of losing grip between the tire and the road and the driver may lose control of the vehicle. Thanks to the ABS system, the vehicle is controllable even under hard braking.

Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 47392 Views ABS, ASR, Anti-lock Braking System, EBV, ESP, active safety, braking distance, brake, driving assistant 36 min read

Barrel

The price of a barrel of crude oil is often a central topic in the news and its price directly affects the price of petrol and diesel. But how many litres does a barrel actually contain? Why a barrel and what does the abbreviation bbl mean in stock exchange charts?

Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 12860 Views barel, barrel, ropa 33 min read

Grid girls

Grid girls, or grid girls, are a staple of motorsport events. The combination of fast roaring machines and fragile beauty has always added to the appeal of car and motorcycle racing.

Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 16815 Views Grid girls, Paddock girls, Pit babes, Umbrella girls, formule 1 11 min read

Passive safety

Passive safety features are features and systems that mitigate the consequences of accidents. Generally speaking, these features only take effect at the time of the accident.

Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 35436 Views passive safety 4 min read

Active safety

Active safety features are those features and systems that prevent or avoid accidents. Generally speaking, these features operate before an accident occurs.

Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 36631 Views active safety, safety 6 min read

Predictive adaptive cruise control

Predictive Adaptive Cruise Control represents the latest evolution in cruise control. When activated, it continuously monitors the road ahead and automatically adjusts its speed, for example when cornering.

Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 18343 Views adaptivní tempomat, predictive ACC, prediktivní tempomat, cruise control 10 min read

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.

Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 22597 Views Lane Assist, active safety, driving assistant 19 min read

ISOFIX

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!

Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 74955 Views ISOFIX, child seat, passive safety, seat 29 min read

Front Assist

Front Assist is an active safety feature that works to prevent a collision or at least mitigate its consequences.

Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 30732 Views active safety, safety, driving assistant 8 min read

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