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What Is Drive-by-Wire?
“Drive-by-wire” describes systems of electronic devices that control a vehicle using signals and motors instead of mechanical connections. For example,…
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What Is Ethanol?
Ethanol is a form of alcohol used in commercially available gasoline as an additive and fuel. It is also the…
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What Is First-Mile?
First-Mile refers to delivering goods from a production facility to a warehouse, distribution center, or other points before moving on…
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What Is GVWR?
GVWR is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, the maximum allowable weight of a vehicle including passengers and cargo, but not including…
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What Is Horsepower?
Horsepower (hp) is a measurement of the kinetic energy produced by an engine and is used to describe the engine’s…
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What Is a Plug-In Hybrid?
The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is so named because operators can recharge the hybrid vehicle’s battery by plugging into an electric-vehicle…
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What Is Fuel Efficiency?
Fuel efficiency is your car and its engine working to deliver the highest possible miles per gallon (mpg) of fuel.…
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What Is Car Suspension?
A car suspension is a system of springs, dampers, control arms, and linkages that connect the wheels to the body.…
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What Is a V8?
A V8 is an engine with eight cylinders mounted on a crankcase featuring two banks of four cylinders, each sharing…
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What Is a 4-Cylinder Engine?
A 4-cylinder engine is a machine designed to burn fuel to generate motion, and it uses four combustion chambers with…