What Is a Turbocharger?
A turbocharger (“turbo” for short) is an air compressor driven by the engine’s exhaust gas flow. A turbocharger has…
A turbocharger (“turbo” for short) is an air compressor driven by the engine’s exhaust gas flow. A turbocharger has…
A lithium-metal battery is any battery with metallic lithium (Li) as the anode (negative pole) material. Lithium-metal batteries have a…
In vehicles, a transmission is a device that helps apply the engine’s rotational force to the drive wheels. A transmission…
System horsepower is the combined maximum output of the electric motor and the internal combustion gasoline engine in a hybrid…
Transit refers to public transportation systems such as buses, subways, light rail, and trains. Also known as public transit or…
Torque measures the turning or twisting force of a running engine or motor. We measure torque in pound-foot (lb-ft) increments in the United States, while most of the world measures it in Newton-meters (Nm). A lb-ft of torque is the turning force felt when one pound is placed at the end of a one-foot-long lever.
A Tesla Supercharger is a proprietary charging system unique to Tesla electric vehicles. A Tesla Supercharger uses 480-volt DC (direct…
SAE J1772 is the standard plug format for Level 1 and Level 2 charging used in the United States, according…
SAE is the Society of Automotive Engineers, which is an organization for transportation industry technical professionals. Now known as “SAE…
The last time Mercedes introduced a new SL roadster, for the 2020 model year, it carried a $91,995 entry price.…