Automobile

  Hybrid electric vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors, which uses energy stored in  batteries . A hybrid electric vehicle cannot be plugged in to charge the battery. Instead, the battery is charged through regenerative braking and by the internal combustion engine. The extra power provided by the electric motor can potentially allow for a smaller engine. The battery can also power auxiliary loads and reduce engine idling when stopped. Together, these features result in better fuel economy without sacrificing performance. Advantages of HEV vehicles: lower fuel consumption and the  related  reduction in  CO 2  emissions compared to similarly sized and powerful vehicles equipped only with a combustion engine the possibility of  regenerative braking , which not only reduces consumption but also saves the brakes better efficiency and more eco-friendly operation in the city wider use of electric drivetrain te...

            Innovations in Electric Vehicle Design and Performance The emergence of electric vehicles (EVs) has revolutionised the way that people think about transportation. With EVs offering a greener and more efficient way to travel, they’ve addressed the needs and preferences of drivers who are interested in exploring the electrification of transportation. Although EVs have already made a huge splash in the auto industry, electric vehicle manufacturers are still coming up with innovative ideas that push the capabilities of their EVs even further. Let’s have a look at some of the trends and innovations that promise to take the design and performance of EVs to the next level. Fast-Charging, Long-Range Batteries When electric vehicles first hit the modern market, one of the primary concerns for many potential buyers was the limited driving range and the time required to adequately charge an EV. People were sceptical about the EV’s ability to keep up with i...

  Types of GPS Trackers and How Do Trackers Work In Cars There are three main types of car GPS trackers: plug in, hardwired and battery operated. Plug in GPS trackers, as its name suggests, are plugged into the car’s port to determine its location. Hardwired GPS trackers, on the other hand, are directly wired into the car. There is another type of GPS tracker known as battery operated GPS tracker which functions irrespective of the  car’s power system . The battery in such GPS trackers are  an independent power source that performs its functions as long as there is power in the battery.  All these GPS trackers are able to determine latitude and longitude of any location via a process known as trilateration. The word “tri” means three and trilateration means determining location via three points. In GPS trackers, these three points are satellites which establish a connection and then help to retrieve GPS tracking data. Here is a list of popular  car tracking devi...

  How electric vehicles virtually eliminate engine noise Electric vehicles operate almost silently compared to gas-powered vehicles. By eliminating the internal combustion engine, EVs remove the primary source of vehicle noise pollution. Traditional vehicles have internal combustion engines, which produce noise from several sources, including the engine, exhaust, and transmission. In contrast, EVs have no internal combustion engine with hundreds of moving parts; they use electric motors powered by rechargeable batteries, which do not require any form of combustion or engine noise. The only noticeable sounds from EVs are from the tires contacting the road, wind resistance, and auxiliary equipment like air conditioning compressors. At low speeds, EVs produce nearly no noise. Even at higher speeds, EVs generate significantly less noise than comparable gas-powered vehicles. Benefits of reduced noise pollution As we transition to quieter electric vehicles, the reduction in noise polluti...

Understanding Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Electronic stability control, sometimes referred to as ESC or ESP (Electronic Stability Program), is a state-of-the-art safety feature that is currently standard on most modern cars. Helping drivers maintain control of their vehicles is its main goal, particularly in challenging driving conditions. Considering Vehicle Stability Vehicle stability is necessary for safe driving. Vehicle instability can lead to hazardous situations like sliding, rollovers, or loss of control, especially in slick conditions like rain, snow, or uneven road surfaces. ESC was developed as a solution to these issues and significantly reduces the risk of accidents caused by instability. How Electronic Stability Control Works ESC uses a combination of sensors, microprocessors, and actuators to continuously analyze the vehicle’s behavior and adjust in real time to preserve stability. Here is how it works: Microprocessor Analysis:  The microprocessor of the ESC s...

  Vehicles are about to become a lot more communicative: with other road users, with the infrastructure they pass on their journeys, with cloud-based services, and even with the energy grid. This communication should make vehicles more economical to operate, as well as enabling new capabilities. Making such communication possible, though, will mean solving a series of design challenges in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment and complex engineering context. The auto industry, and the regulators that enable it, have come up with a series of acronyms to denote the various ways in which connected cars will communicate with other entities. V2V  stands for vehicle to vehicle communications. It implies a future in which cars, vans, trucks, and even motorbikes will communicate directly with each other to share information about road conditions and hazards, and to collaborate on managing traffic. V2I  stands for vehicle to infrastructure communications and refers to techniqu...