Saturday, 20 April 2024, 11:39 AM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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E.C. (E)European Commission (Executive). |
E.C.UElectronic Control Unit." |
E.C.U.Electronic Control Unit. |
E.M.F.(emf.)Electro Motive Force. |
E2PROMElectrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory |
EACVElectronic Air Control Valve |
Early Fuel EvaporationEarly fuel evaporation system using a heater element below a carburettor to heat the intake air and improve atomisation at cold engine speeds. Improves driveability and reduces harmful exhaust emissions. |
Earth (Ground)The electrical termination for components connected into a vehicle direct current earth return circuit. On mains electricity a safety route for an electrical short circuit used as a means of protecting people or electrical components from electrical overload.(Ground - US term) |
Earth (Ground) CableThe battery cable connecting the return side of a vehicle circuit to a terminal on the battery where a ground return circuit is used. (Ground - US term). |
Earth SwitchingUsed to describe a circuit where the switch breaks the earth side of the circuit instead of the supply side. |