OTA (Over-the-Air)
The abbreviation OTA is used in connection with wireless software updates in today’s modern cars.
Frunk
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.
SoC (State of Charge)
SoC (State of Charge) indicates the charge level of the battery. It expresses how much energy is currently stored in the battery relative to its maximum capacity. Simply put, it shows how full the battery is at a given moment. This indicator is essential for the practical use of batteries, as it informs the user about the amount of energy currently available.
One-hundredth rally / Regularity ride
A One-hundredth rally (Regularity rally) is a specific type of automobile competition where the outcome is not decided by speed, but by the precision of the times achieved. Crews follow a detailed itinerary, and their main goal is to avoid getting lost and to pass through checkpoints at precisely predetermined times. The competition primarily features historic vehicles.
V2G (Vehicle to Grid)
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology enables the use of energy stored in electric vehicle batteries and its return to the power grid. The V2G technology makes the EV battery available as a kind of mini-storage. Using V2G can bring benefits not only to electric vehicle owners but to society as a whole.
SoH (State of Health)
SoH (State of Health) indicates the overall technical condition of a battery or its cell. It expresses the ratio between the current capacity and the original rated capacity of a new battery. In other words, SoH reflects the degree of battery wear. This indicator is crucial, for example, when assessing the condition of a battery in a used electric vehicle.
SAFETY
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.
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.
Active safety
Active safety features are those features and systems that prevent or avoid accidents. Generally speaking, these features operate before an accident occurs.
AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY
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?
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.
CAR PARTS
OTA (Over-the-Air)
The abbreviation OTA is used in connection with wireless software updates in today’s modern cars.
Frunk
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.
SoC (State of Charge)
SoC (State of Charge) indicates the charge level of the battery. It expresses how much energy is currently stored in the battery relative to its maximum capacity. Simply put, it shows how full the battery is at a given moment. This indicator is essential for the practical use of batteries, as it informs the user about the amount of energy currently available.
TECHNICAL INTERESTING FACTS
One-hundredth rally / Regularity ride
A One-hundredth rally (Regularity rally) is a specific type of automobile competition where the outcome is not decided by speed, but by the precision of the times achieved. Crews follow a detailed itinerary, and their main goal is to avoid getting lost and to pass through checkpoints at precisely predetermined times. The competition primarily features historic vehicles.
V2G (Vehicle to Grid)
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology enables the use of energy stored in electric vehicle batteries and its return to the power grid. The V2G technology makes the EV battery available as a kind of mini-storage. Using V2G can bring benefits not only to electric vehicle owners but to society as a whole.
Solarbay (opacifying 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.