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1Variable valve actuation — Variable Valve Actuation, or VVA, is a generalised term used to describe any mechanism or method that can alter the shape or timing of a valve lift event within an internal combustion engine. There are many ways in which this can be achieved,… …
2Variable valve timing — Variable valve timing, or VVT, is a generic term for an automobile piston engine technology. VVT allows the lift or duration or timing (some or all) of the intake or exhaust valves (or both) to be changed while the engine is in operation. Two… …
3Variable Valve Event and Lift — Nissan Variable Valve Event and Lift (commonly known as VVEL) is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by Nissan. Nissan VVEL was introduced with the Nissan VQ Engine VQ37VHR in 2007 on the Infiniti G37. VQ37VHR motor specs: 11 …
4Continuous variable valve timing — offers a unique ability to have independent control of the intake and exhaust valves in an internal combustion engine. For any engine load criteria, the timing of intake and exhaust can be independently programmed [1]. The main variations of… …
5I-Active Valve Lift System — (AVLS) is an automobile variable valve timing technology used by Subaru. It varies the duration, timing and lift of the intake valves by using hydraulic pressure to lock two sets of independent camshaft lobes together. This system is similar to… …
6VTEC — is also an abbreviation for the verocytotoxin producing Escherichia coli strain O157:H7 .: For the education institution, see Virginia Tech. VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) is a valvetrain system developed by Honda to… …
7MIVEC — (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system)[1] is the brand name of a variable valve timing (VVT) engine technology developed by Mitsubishi Motors. MIVEC, as with other similar systems, varies the timing of the intake and… …
8Campro engine — The Campro engine is the first automotive engine ever developed together with Lotus by the Malaysian carmaker, Proton. [http://www.power and control.com/about/engineering.php] The name Campro is short for Cam Profile . This engine powers the… …
9Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition — Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition, or HCCI, is a form of internal combustion in which well mixed fuel and oxidizer (typically air) are compressed to the point of auto ignition. As in other forms of combustion, this exothermic reaction… …
10Chrysler LA engine — The LA engines are a family of pushrod OHV 90° V block gasoline engines built by Chrysler Corporation and factory installed in passenger vehicles, trucks and vans, commercial vehicles, marine and industrial applications from 1964 through 2003.… …
