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The fuel cell is an electrochemical energy converter. It is used to convert the stored chemical energy in hydrogen into electrical energy. In fuel cell vehicles, this energy is either supplied directly to an electric motor or is stored in a battery. electric Function Fuel cell drive design Protection of the environment Safety A process known as cold combustion converts the chemical reaction energy from hydrogen and atmospheric oxygen into electrical energy. This is done by…
In recent years, the concentration of harmful substances on our roads (dirt particles, dust, tyre debris, soot and pollen, nitrous gases, ozone, hydrocarbons or sulphur dioxide to name but a few) has... combustor,hybrid,electric Function Safety Depreciation Environmental protection In recent years, the concentration of harmful substances on our roads (dirt particles, dust, tyre debris, soot and pollen, nitrous gases, ozone, hydrocarbons or sulphur dioxide to name but a few) has…
Electric parking brakes, which are activated using a switch in the passenger compartment, are increasingly superseding mechanical handbrakes. They are deployed to prevent parked vehicles from rolling away. combustor,hybrid,electric Function Safety Protection of the environment Value retention The brake callipers of the electric parking brake (often shortened to “EPB”) are equipped with a drive unit comprising an electric motor and gear unit – the so-called “actuator”. This is…
A car trip can be a source of excitement or dread, depending on how you feel about driving a great distance and even who you have in the car! But the majority of the time, it’s how you prepare for the journey that will help you in the long run. How to prepare for a long car journey • Check the car over thoroughly • Pack the essentials • Expect the unexpected A car trip can be a source of excitement or dread, depending on how you feel about driving a great distance and even who…
On the 29th January 2022, to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses, the rules for all types of road users were updated in The Highway Code. What are the rules about using a mobile device Can you use them? What about hands-free? Are there any exceptions? What’s the penalty? On the 25 th of March 2022, tougher laws concerning the use of mobile devices such as phones, tablets and even sat-nav devices, were introduced by the Department of Transport, with…
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Air fresheners can be the difference between MoT pass or failure – what other unusual but simple things should you look out for when preparing your vehicle for the annual test? Unusual and unnecessary MoT failures • MoT failure – because of a dangling air freshener • What checks can you carry out to avoid MoT disappointment? • Spend time to avoid unnecessary frustration Air fresheners can be the difference between MoT pass or failure – what other unusual but simple things should…
It originated in the NL and ‘The Dutch Reach’ is now a driving practice that is becoming increasingly widely adopted in Europe, and in other parts of the world, as helping to promote increased safety for car drivers and passengers, especially in their behaviour towards two-wheeled road users. The Dutch Reach What is the Dutch Reach? Why is it necessary? How does it work? What is the Dutch Reach? It originated in the NL and ‘The Dutch Reach’ is now a driving practice that is…
Although it is stating the obvious, brakes are your vehicle’s most important safety feature. As a driver, if you cannot stop, you are, in effect, behind the wheel of a potentially lethal weapon, so its brakes must work effectively and reliably. Brake fluid • What does it do? • When and who should replace it? • What can I do? Although it is stating the obvious, brakes are your vehicle’s most important safety feature. As a driver, if you cannot stop, you are, in effect, behind the…
Accidents are something that, regrettably as motorists, most of us are likely to experience at some stage during our use of the road. What Should You Do If You Are Involved In A Road Accident • Legal requirements • Key actions • Points to consider Accidents are something that, regrettably as motorists, most of us are likely to experience at some stage during our use of the road. In the event of being involved in a car accident, there are certain things that, legally, you are…
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