Glossary

The following is a list of acronyms used often on this blog and their explanations and links to pages that better describe them, when applicable.

A

A/C – Air Conditioning / Air Conditioner

 

C

CC – Cruise Control

CHG (area) – Charge (area)

CVT – Continuously Variable Transmission

 

E

ECVT – Electronically controlled CVT

ECU – Engine Control Unit / Electronic Control Unit

F

FE – Fuel Efficiency

 

H

HID – High Intensity Discharge (lamp)

HSD – Hybrid Synergy Drive

HSI – Hybrid System Indicator

HUD – Head Up Display

 

I

ICE – Internal Combustion Engine

IFC – Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

 

M

MFD – Multi-Function Display

MG1 – Motor Generator 1

MG2 – Motor Generator 2

MPG – Miles per gallon

MPH – Miles per hour

 

P

PSD – Power Split Device

P&G – Pulse and Glide