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"The range extender | HELLA General information The range extender (Figure 1) is used, in many applications, including in electric vehicles (e.g. Vauxhall Ampera, Chevrolet Volt, BMW i3). It is an additional unit that extends the range of the electric vehic"
"The Diesel Particulate Filter System DPF | HELLA General information In order to maintain the prescribed emission limit values, a diesel particulate filter that is also known as DPF is used in vehicles with diesel engines. The diesel particulate filter com"
"The Secondary Air System | HELLA General Information This system further lowers the HC (hydrocarbon) and CO (carbon monoxide) values during the cold start phase (catalytic converter not yet active). A conversion rate of over 90 percent is achieved using a "
"Oil temperature sensor | HELLA General Depending on the type of vehicle, oil temperature sensors may be installed in addition to oil pressure sensors in some vehicles. The oil temperature sensor sends its information to a separate instrument or to the ECU "
"Oil pressure switch | HELLA General The oil pressure switch is installed in the oil circuit of the engine. It monitors the oil pressure and turns off or on a warning light or controls an oil pressure indicator. Function The oil pressure switch is normally "
"Daytime running lights | HELLA Capillary action A rather unknown subject is the capillary action in lights. But more often than one might think this phenomenon is responsible for water penetrating into a light, accumulating inside. Capillary action describ"
"Easy Conn NextGen Hybrid Light | HELLA General information This new light features an innovative, modular design. The system is a cost-optimised blend of usability, durability, flexibility and uncompromising quality for professional use. Every single light"
"Ultrasonic oil level sensor | HELLA General This sensor is used to monitor the oil level by continuously measuring the engine oil level in the static and dynamic ranges. The sensor is designed for vertical installation from below in the bottom of the oil p"
"Rota LED beacon Product features | HELLA Long service life The lamp has no moving parts, such as a rotating mirror, etc. As a result there is no wear, and the lamp has a maximum of reliability. Installation information During installation of the fixed body"
"LED daytime running lights, 2PT 980 680-101 to - 861 with simplified assembly | HELLA General instructions Daytime running lights increasingly gain importance in Europe and beyond. Transport ministers, automobile clubs and car drivers have recognised the c"