Frunk

Monday June 30th, 2025Saturday July 12th, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 211 Views elektromobil, electromobility

Frunk refers to the front storage compartment, which is now a common feature in most electric vehicles. This space is typically used to store charging cables and other accessories.

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eHybrid (e-HYBRID)

Wednesday February 26th, 2025Wednesday February 26th, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 1272 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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HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Friday August 2nd, 2024Wednesday January 22nd, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 3568 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. 19789 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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Stellantis

Monday July 1st, 2024Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 4243 Views FCA, PSA Groupe, Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive group formed by the merger of the French company Groupe PSA and the Italian-American company FCA. This merger created the fourth largest car manufacturer in the world by number of vehicles sold.

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PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Wednesday May 29th, 2024Friday August 2nd, 2024 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 3320 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. 4819 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. 2807 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. 9398 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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V2L (Vehicle to Load)

Tuesday April 30th, 2024Friday May 9th, 2025 Ing. Jan Sajdl, Ph.D. 4412 Views electromobility, V2L

V2L technology allows the electric car to provide AC power to external appliances such as lights, laptops, electric scooters, electric saws, grills and refrigerators. In short, when the power grid is unavailable, the user can use his electric car as a mobile source of electricity.

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