- Cabin Air Filter – Filter ensuring clean air inside the vehicle.
- Cabin Heating System – System providing warmth to the vehicle interior.
- Cabin Insulation – Material reducing heat loss and noise in the cabin.
- Cabin Ventilation – System controlling airflow inside the vehicle.
- Cable Management – Organization of charging and electrical cables.
- Cadmium Battery – Outdated battery type replaced by modern technologies.
- Calibrated Charging – Optimized charging for longer battery life.
- Caliper Brake – Component applying braking force to the rotor.
- Capacitor – Device storing electrical energy.
- Carbon Emissions – CO2 released during fuel combustion.
- Carbon Fiber Body – Lightweight, strong body material for EVs.
- Cargo Space – Storage area in the vehicle.
- Carpool Lane – Lane reserved for high-occupancy vehicles, including EVs.
- Cartography System – Map-based navigation tool in EVs.
- Catalytic Converter – Device reducing harmful emissions (not used in BEVs).
- Central Control Unit (CCU) – Main control system in EVs.
- Charging Cable – Cable used to connect EVs to charging stations.
- Charging Connector – Plug enabling energy transfer to an EV.
- Charging Current – Electric current supplied to charge EV batteries.
- Charging Dock – Station where EVs are parked and charged.
- Charging Infrastructure – Network of EV charging stations.
- Charging Point – Specific location for charging EVs.
- Charging Port – Socket on the EV for connecting the charging cable.
- Charging Protocol – Standard procedures for EV charging.
- Charging Rate – Speed at which an EV’s battery charges.
- Charging Schedule – Pre-set charging times for efficiency.
- Charging Station – Facility providing EV charging services.
- Charging Time – Duration required to fully charge an EV battery.
- Chassis – Vehicle’s structural frame.
- Chassis Ground – Electrical grounding of the vehicle frame.
- Child Safety Lock – Feature ensuring children’s safety in EVs.
- Chilled Battery Cooling – Advanced cooling method for EV batteries.
- Climate Control – System regulating interior temperature.
- Clutchless Transmission – Transmission without a clutch, typical in EVs.
- CO2 Offset – Actions reducing carbon emissions equivalent to those produced.
- Coasting Mode – EV operation without active acceleration.
- Collision Avoidance System – Technology preventing vehicle collisions.
- Combined Charging System (CCS) – EV fast-charging standard.
- Combined Fuel Economy – Average of city and highway energy efficiency.
- Combustion Engine – Traditional engine burning fuel (not present in BEVs).
- Commercial EV – Electric vehicle used for business or cargo purposes.
- Compact EV – Small-sized electric vehicle.
- Component Integration – Combining EV components for optimal performance.
- Composite Materials – Advanced materials enhancing EV strength and weight.
- Compressed Air System – System storing compressed air for various functions.
- Compressor – Device pressurizing gases, such as in climate control.
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD) – Software used in EV design.
- Connectivity Features – Communication technologies in EVs.
- Conservation Mode – Driving mode optimizing energy use.
- Constant Current Charging – Charging method with a fixed current.
- Constant Voltage Charging – Charging method with a fixed voltage.
- Consumer EV – Electric vehicle intended for personal use.
- Control Module – Electronic unit managing specific vehicle functions.
- Control System – Integrated system managing EV operations.
- Cooling Fan – Fan reducing component temperatures.
- Cooling System – System managing heat generated by EV components.
- Cornering Assist – Feature improving handling during turns.
- Corporate EV Fleet – Company-owned electric vehicle fleet.
- Cost-Benefit Analysis – Economic evaluation of EV investment.
- Crash Safety Rating – Safety score based on vehicle crash tests.
- Crash Sensor – Sensor detecting collisions and deploying airbags.
- Cruise Control – System maintaining a set speed.
- Current Collector – Device collecting electrical power from a source.
- Current Flow – Movement of electric charge in the system.
- Current Limiter – Device preventing excessive electric current.
- Current Sensor – Sensor measuring electric current flow.
- Curb Weight – Total weight of a vehicle without passengers or cargo.
- Custom EV Build – Personalized electric vehicle design and assembly.
- Customer Assistance System – Support system aiding EV owners.
- Cutoff Voltage – Voltage level where charging stops to prevent damage.
- Cycling Performance – Battery’s ability to charge and discharge repeatedly.
- Cycle Life – Number of complete charge-discharge cycles a battery can endure.
- Cylindrical Cell – Round battery cell used in EVs.
- Charging Efficiency – Ratio of energy stored vs. energy supplied during charging.
- Charging Speed – Rate at which an EV battery charges.
- City EV – Electric vehicle optimized for urban driving.
- Certified Pre-Owned EV – Used EV inspected and certified by the manufacturer.
- Charging Network Provider – Company offering EV charging services.
- Charging Subscription – Membership plan for using charging stations.
- Connected Car Platform – Technology enabling internet-connected vehicle services.
- Central Motor Drive – Electric motor positioned centrally for better balance.
- Closed Circuit System – Electrical circuit allowing continuous current flow.
- Component Failure Detection – System monitoring and reporting failures.
- Consumer Advisory Board – Group offering EV market insights.
- Charging Status Indicator – Display showing charging progress.
- Cold Weather Package – Features improving EV performance in cold conditions.
- Charging Outlet – Electrical outlet for EV charging.
- Climate Package – Set of features enhancing climate control.
- Control Panel – Interface controlling EV functions.
- Current Distribution Box – Electrical box distributing power.
- Compact Powertrain – Small, efficient EV drivetrain design.
- Compliance Certification – Regulatory approval for EV components.
- Customer Review System – Feedback platform for EV users.
- Charging Access Fee – Payment required to use a charging station.
- Chassis Architecture – Structural layout of the EV frame.
- Charging Subscription Plan – Monthly membership for EV charging.
- Connected Vehicle Service – Digital services linked to EV operations.
- Corporate EV Leasing – EV leasing program for businesses.
- Crash-Resistant Design – Vehicle design minimizing crash damage.
- Cycle Tester – Equipment testing battery cycles.
Glossary of Electric Vehicle (EV) Terms Starting with ‘C’
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