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 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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The MCU is a key component of Tesla cars that allows drivers to control all multimedia and convenience features. The MCU is located in the dashboard below the central touchscreen. This display is used to control most of the car’s functions.
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Maxi DOT is the designation for the display type of the on-board computer. It is actually a matrix display that is located in the instrument cluster, usually between the analogue vehicle speed and engine speed indicators. The Maxi DOT display is composed of individual illuminated dots which allows for much greater display variability.
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Carbon dioxide has become synonymous with the environmental friendliness of car transport. In recent years, however, CO2 has only been given a negative label. At the same time, it is a non-toxic, inert, colourless, tasteless and odourless gas. CO2 is a normal part of our lives. It is formed by the reaction of carbon with oxygen, for example in a process called combustion, but also in ordinary human breathing … what do you know about it?
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The abbreviation BEV stands for pure electric vehicle. This vehicle is powered by an electric motor and uses a battery as its energy source, the capacity of which determines most of its range.
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Semi-slick is the name given to semi-racing tires with a very specific tread pattern. Due to the minimal tread cut, this tire has almost racing characteristics, but unlike a racing slick tire, it can be legally used in normal traffic.
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The virtual cockpit is a digital version of the instrument cluster. In practice, it is a high-resolution display that replaces the traditional instrument cluster. Analog instruments are now a thing of the past and are gradually being replaced by TFT displays.
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One of the important standardized dimensions for metal rims and cast wheels is the amount of clearance referred to as ET. The amount of runout indicates how many millimetres the seating plane of the rim is offset from its centre plane. In other words, the ET value influences how much the wheel will be visually recessed inside the body or, conversely, extended outwards.
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