Sunday, March 27, 2016

Honda vezel comparison

TYPE
Features Vezel Vezel-X Vezel-L Vesel-Z
FF 4WD FF 4WD 4WD FF
milage 27 km/L 23.2 km/L 26 km/L 23.2 km/L 21.6 km/L 24.2 km/L
Engine 1.5 L I-Vtec + IDCD 1.5 L I-Vtec + IDCD 1.5 L I-Vtec + IDCD 1.5 L I-Vtec + IDCD
Drive yes optional yes optional optional yes
Trasmission (7 Speed Dual clutch) yes yes yes yes
STANDARD FEATURES
smart entry 
welcome function
push start
cruise control
air bags
abs
Tcs
Side slip suspention
power steering (EPS)
paddle shift
full ac
power windows
sports mode
multifunction stearing
idling stop
EBD
hill asst 
high mount stop lamp
Security alarm
allele-free high performance deodorizer filter
rear spoiler
rare wiper
multi reflector halogen headlamps
vehicle approaching reporting device
Eco Assit
reactive force padel
flat under cover
Electric retractable remote control door mirrors
Multi info display (Eco drive/ energy flor/ sports mode/ rev counter/ average speed/ fuel consumption / estimated crusing distance 
left /right independent temperature control
speakers 4 4 4 4 6 4
dedicated hybrid shift leaver
dedicated hybrid design meter
Vanity Morror with sun visor
driver seat ticket holder
multi utility drink holder
accessories socket(dc 12v)
chrome plated ac ring
chrome plated innor door handle
front bumper lower garnish
side sill garnish
rare bumper lower garnish
led rare lights
variable front viper
16" wheels (215/60r16 9SH) 16" 17" 17" 
Electric servo break system
performace rod
lighting with power door lock switch
vehicle speed linked auto door lock
electronic parking break
auto break hold
prish in mirror
fuel level warning display
led room lamp
led door mirror
washer with intermitted rare wiper
led license plate
amplitude sensitive damper (front)
Proctective Gear
emergency stoop signal
adjustable sholder belts
Neck shock mitigation front
rare hadrest
half door warning light
INTERIOR
Glove box yes yes yes yes yes yes
door pocket yes yes yes yes yes yes
bottle holder yes yes yes yes yes yes
rear arm rest yes yes yes yes yes yes
driver seat foot rest yes yes yes yes yes yes
driver seat height adjustment yes yes yes yes yes yes
rare seat reclining yes yes yes yes yes yes
grab rails yes yes yes yes yes yes
coat hanger yes yes yes yes yes yes
luggange room lamp yes yes yes yes yes yes
tie- down hook yes yes yes yes yes yes
luggage area underbox yes yes yes yes yes yes
EXTERIOR yes yes yes yes yes yes
privacy glass yes yes yes yes yes yes
uV cut window yes yes yes yes yes yes
rare defogger yes yes yes yes yes yes
telescopic and tilt stearing yes yes yes yes yes yes
front ventilated disk breaks yes yes yes yes yes yes
rare disk breaks yes yes yes yes yes yes
DBW
low beam auto leveling yes yes yes yes yes yes
city active breaking yes yes yes yes yes yes
front seat heater yes yes yes yes yes yes

Monday, June 17, 2013

Plug-in Hybrids and Electric vehicles

There had been a lot of confusion about the hybrids/ Plug-in Hybrids and Electric vehicles here on this forum. I have collected some information to share so that we can increase our knowledge base. I am not the writer of this information. I have collected it from United States Dept of Energy for our learning. How the technology work while at starting , cruising, Passing , Braking and at Stopped positions.

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are powered by an internal combustion engine or other propulsion source that can be run on conventional or alternative fuel and an electric motor that uses energy stored in a battery. HEVs combine the benefits of high fuel economy and low emissions with the power and range of conventional vehicles. A wide variety of hybrid electric vehicles is currently available. Although HEVs are often more expensive than similar conventional vehicles, some cost may be recovered through fuel savings or state incentives. Help from an Electric Motor Hybrid electric vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, which uses energy stored in batteries. The extra power provided by the electric motor allows for a smaller engine. Additionally, the battery can power auxiliary loads like sound systems and headlights and reduce engine idling when stopped. Together, these features result in better fuel economy without sacrificing performance. Regenerative Braking A hybrid electric vehicle cannot plug into off-board sources of electricity to charge the battery. Instead, the vehicle uses regenerative braking and the internal combustion engine to charge. The vehicle captures energy normally lost during braking by using the electric motor as a generator and storing the captured energy in the battery. The energy from the battery provides extra power during acceleration. View an animation showing how HEVs work Hybrid Vehicles .

Overview Fuel-Efficient System Design HEVs can be either mild or full hybrids, and full hybrids can be designed in series or parallel configurations. Mild hybrids also called micro hybrids use a battery and electric motor to help power the vehicle and can allow the engine to shut off when the vehicle stops (such as at traffic lights or in stop-and-go traffic), further improving fuel economy. Mild hybrid systems cannot power the vehicle using electricity alone. These vehicles generally cost less than full hybrids but provide less substantial fuel economy benefits than full hybrids. Full hybrids have more powerful electric motors and larger batteries, which can drive the vehicle on just electric power for short distances and at low speeds. These systems cost more than mild hybrids but provide better fuel economy benefits. There are different ways to combine the power from the electric motor and the engine. Parallel hybrids?the most common HEV design?connect the engine and the electric motor to the wheels through mechanical coupling. Both the electric motor and the internal combustion engine drive the wheels directly. Series hybrids, use only the electric motor to drive the wheels, are sometimes found in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) use batteries to power an electric motor and use another fuel, such as gasoline or diesel, to power an internal combustion engine or other propulsion source. Using electricity from the grid to run the vehicle some or all of the time reduces operating costs and petroleum consumption, relative to conventional vehicles. PHEVs might also produce lower levels of emissions, depending on the electricity source. Heavy-duty vehicles can be converted to PHEVs and a few light-duty PHEVs are commercially available. Although PHEVs are generally be more expensive than similar conventional and hybrid vehicles, some cost can be recovered through fuel savings, a federal tax credit, or state incentives.

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles have an internal combustion engine or other propulsion source and an electric motor, which uses energy stored in batteries. PHEVs generally have larger battery packs than hybrid electric vehicles do. This makes it possible to drive moderate distances using just electricity (about 10 to 40-plus miles in current models), commonly referred to as the "all-electric range" of the vehicle. During urban driving, most of a PHEV's power comes from stored electricity if the battery is charged. For example, a light-duty PHEV driver might drive to and from work on all-electric power, plug in the vehicle to charge it at night, and be ready for another all-electric commute the next day. The internal combustion engine powers the vehicle when the battery is mostly depleted, during rapid acceleration, or when intensive heating or air conditioning is required Some heavy-duty PHEVs work the opposite way, with the internal combustion engine used for driving to and from a job site and electricity used to power the vehicle's equipment or control the cab's climate while at the job site. Fueling and Driving Options: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle batteries can be charged by an outside electric power source, by the internal combustion engine, or through regenerative braking. During braking, the electric motor acts as a generator, using the energy to charge the battery. Learn more about charging PHEVs. PHEV fuel consumption depends on the distance driven between battery charges. For example, if the vehicle is never plugged in to charge, fuel economy will be about the same as a similarly sized hybrid electric vehicle. If the vehicle is driven a shorter distance than its all-electric range and plugged in to charge between trips, it may be possible to use only electric power. Fuel-Efficient System

Beyond battery storage and motor power, there are various ways to combine the power from the electric motor and the engine. The two main configurations are parallel and series. Some PHEVs use transmissions that allow them to operate in either parallel or series configurations, switching between the two based on the drive profile?this is called "blended mode" or "mixed mode." Parallel hybrid operation connects the engine and the electric motor to the wheels through mechanical coupling. Both the electric motor and the engine can drive the wheels directly. Series plug-in hybrids use only the electric motor to drive the wheels.

The internal combustion engine is used to generate electricity for the motor. General Motors (GM) uses a slightly modified version of this design in the Chevy Volt. GM refers to this design as an extended range electric vehicle (EREV). The electric motor drives the wheels almost all of the time, but the vehicle can switch to work like a parallel hybrid at highway speeds when the battery is depleted. All-Electric Vehicles All-electric vehicles (EVs) use a battery to store the electrical energy that powers the motor. EVs are sometimes referred to as battery electric vehicles (BEVs). EV batteries are charged by plugging the vehicle into an electric power source. Although most U.S. electricity production contributes to air pollution, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency categorizes all-electric vehicles as zero-emission vehicles because they produce no direct exhaust or emissions. Because EVs use no other fuel, widespread use of these vehicles could dramatically reduce petroleum consumption. Both heavy-duty and light-duty EVs are commercially available. EVs are typically more expensive than similar conventional and hybrid vehicles, some cost can be recovered through fuel savings, a federal tax credit, or state incentives.

Currently available EVs have a shorter range per charge than most conventional vehicles have per tank of gas. EV manufacturers typically target a range of 100 miles on a fully charged battery. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, 100 miles is sufficient for more than 90% of all household vehicle trips in the United States. For longer trips, it is necessary to charge the vehicle or swap the battery en route. The efficiency and driving range of EVs varies substantially based on driving conditions and driving habits. Extreme outside temperatures tend to reduce range, because more energy must be used to heat or cool the cabin. High driving speeds reduce range because of the energy required to overcome increased drag. Compared with gradual acceleration, rapid acceleration reduces range. Hauling heavy loads or driving up significant inclines also reduces range.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

How to adjust Head lights of your car?

Head Lamps or Head lights

Safe driving is dependent on our ability to react to any situation, but we can only respond to what we can see. Low beams and high beams are our first line of defense against poor visibility, but often their range falls short. Driving lights pick up the slack. They're designed to boost the intensity and range of your high beams, showering the roadway with brilliant light. When we can see clearly, we're able to rapidly respond to whatever may come our way.

If you think about it, driving lights give you the power to peer into the future. All their extra light reveals the road that lies ahead of you, and you can use that knowledge of upcoming conditions to plan your next course of action. Without the foresight that driving lights deliver, your ability to respond to hazards is greatly diminished. Because of this special characteristic, driving lights are most effective for nighttime highway driving because of the higher cruising speeds.

Driving lights generate beams that are more focused than fog lights because they're engineered to travel farther in advance of your vehicle. As such, correctly aiming them is crucial to improve your own visibility while avoiding blinding other motorists. Follow these S.A.E. tips to properly align your driving lights.

Mount your driving lights on the front of your vehicle 14"–30" up from the ground.
Park 25' away from a flat wall, like a garage door or the side of a building. Level ground gives you the most accurate results.
Measure the distance from the center of your driving light down to the pavement, and mark that distance on the wall with chalk.
Flip on the lights and find the center of the hot spot, which is the intense inner circle of the beam. Tilt the driving light so that the center of the hot spot is 1 " below the mark you made in the wall.
While there is little variation in the beam pattern, driving lights come in a number of different styles that are optimized for specific driving conditions