Here are some commonly used abbreviations and acronyms in the automotive industry:
- ABS: Anti-lock Braking System
- AC: Alternating Current
- ACEA: European Automobile Manufacturers Association
- ADAS: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
- AEB: Autonomous Emergency Braking
- AFV: Alternative Fuel Vehicle
- AWD: All-Wheel Drive
- BEV: Battery Electric Vehicle
- BHP: Brake Horsepower
- CVT: Continuously Variable Transmission
- DCT: Dual Clutch Transmission
- ECU: Electronic Control Unit
- EV: Electric Vehicle
- FWD: Front-Wheel Drive
- GDI: Gasoline Direct Injection
- HDPE: High-Density Polyethylene
- ICE: Internal Combustion Engine
- kW: Kilowatt
- kWh: Kilowatt-hour
- LPG: Liquified Petroleum Gas
- Nm: Newton Meter
- OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer
- PHEV: Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
- RWD: Rear-Wheel Drive
- SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers
- TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- VVT: Variable Valve Timing
- WMI: World Manufacturer Identifier
Note that this is not an exhaustive list and there are many other abbreviations and acronyms used in the automotive industry.