Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS)

Corrosion of the material caused by the electrolytic effect that can occur when two dissimilar metals are in contact.

A device used to prevent high and low voltage sources on a vehicle from sharing a ground circuit.

A chemical reaction that produces electricity when two dissimilar metals are placed in an electrolyte.

Imperfection in the adhesion of molten metal during the casting or forming process, also known as a stringer.

Close-fitting safety goggles with a dark tinted lens.

A situation that occurs when overcharging or rapid charging causes some gas to escape from the battery.

A module that translates communication protocols to enable inter-network communication between different networks operating on-board a vehicle.

An attempt by the driver to shift without using the clutch; usually causes at least some damage to the transmission sliding clutches. Also called float shifting.

A pump consisting of an internal and external toothed gear and typically a crescent.

The relationship between two gears in mesh as a comparison to input versus output.