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800V Architecture
A higher-voltage EV system that can reduce current at a given power.
EV Dictionary: Technology
Browse electric vehicle terms and definitions related to Technology. 14 terms
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Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Vehicle functions that assist with driving, warnings, braking, or monitoring.
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Air Suspension
A suspension system that supports the vehicle body with pressurized air springs.
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Battery Management System (BMS)
The controls that monitor, estimate, and protect an EV battery pack.
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Cell-to-Pack (CTP)
A battery architecture that integrates cells directly into the pack structure.
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Heat Pump
A climate system that moves heat to warm or cool an electric vehicle efficiently.
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Integrated Thermal Management and Waste-Heat Recovery
How coordinated EV thermal circuits and controls move, recover, and reuse heat across vehicle systems.
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LFP Battery
A lithium-ion battery chemistry using a lithium iron phosphate cathode.
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NMC Battery
A lithium-ion battery chemistry using nickel, manganese, and cobalt.
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Onboard Charger (OBC)
The vehicle equipment that converts AC charging power to DC for the battery.
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Over-the-Air (OTA) Update
A vehicle software or firmware update delivered through a wireless connection.
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Torque Vectoring
Active control of wheel or axle torque to influence traction and handling.
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Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
Bidirectional charging that allows a compatible EV to export energy to the grid.
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
A feature that lets an EV power external electrical devices.