- Sektör: Automotive
- Number of terms: 387
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Nissan Motor Company
A steering system using hydraulic or electrical assistance to make steering effort lighter.
Industry:Automotive
Also known as drive shaft. The shaft that transmits power from the transmission to the differential in a rear-drive vehicle.
Industry:Automotive
Sensors in the bumper that detect obstacles within 1,5 metres behind the vehicle and emit an intermittent signal to alert the driver how much space is left. The signal becomes continuous if the obstacle is closer than 30 cm. The rear view camera provides a view of what's behind the vehicle.
Industry:Automotive
The portion of a vehicle that connects the wheels to the frame and controls ride quality and handling. Most suspensions feature coil springs or leaf springs, shock absorbers, anti-roll bars and a system of linkages.
Industry:Automotive
Turning power produced by the engine. The acceleration the driver feels is a result of the torque.
Industry:Automotive
A drivetrain component found on 4-wheel-drive vehicles. When the vehicle is shifted into 4-wheel-drive mode, the transfer case sends power to the front wheels.
Industry:Automotive
Short for turbocharger, a rotary compressor or pump that is powered by exhaust gases. The turbo forces more air into the engine’s cylinders, allowing it to burn more fuel and produce more power.
Industry:Automotive
The distance between the centre of the front wheel and back wheel. A long wheelbase vehicle typically gives more cabin space.
Industry:Automotive
Lamp bulb which generates light by an electric arc simulating a daylight environment. Its lighting power is greater than conventional halogen lamps to give better visibility, yet it consumes less energy.
Industry:Automotive
