Glossary “electric welding” Definition:
Term used for arc welding.

Glossary “electric fuel pump” Definition:
Device having either a reciprocating diaphragm or a revolving impeller operated by electricity to draw fuel from the tank to the fuel delivery system.

Glossary “electric system” Definition:
Any of the systems and sub systems that make up the automobile wiring harnesses, such as the lighting system or starting and charging system.

Glossary “electric vehicle” Definition:
A vehicle having electric motors as a power source, driven by on-board rechargeable batteries.

Glossary “electric VMV” Definition:
Electric Vapor Management Valve

Glossary “electric assist choke” Definition:
A choke containing a small electric heating element to warm the choke spring.

Glossary “electric brakes” Definition:
Brake system having an electro-magnet and armature at each wheel to provide the braking action. Mostly found on light to medium duty trailers.

Glossary “electric car” Definition:
Vehicle having an electric motor as the power source.

Glossary “electric current” Definition:
Movement of electrons through a conductor.

Glossary “electric defrosting” Definition:
Use of electrical-resistance heating coils to melt ice and frost from a glass area.

Glossary “electric engine cooling fan” Definition:
A 12-volt, motor-driven fan that is electrically controlled by either, or both, of two methods: An engine-coolant temperature switch (thermostat) and/or the air-conditioner select switch.

Glossary “electric adhesive cutter” Definition:
Device that plugs into 120 volt outlet to produce a vibrating (sawing) action to assist in cutting the adhesive bond from around glass.