DICTIONARY OF AUTOMOTIVE TERMS - "Ed"

Eddy currents

1. Induced currents flowing in a core.
2. Localized currents induced in an iron core by alternating magnetic flux. These currents translate into losses (heat), and their minimization is an important factor in lamination design

EDF

Acronym for Electro-Drive Fan

Edge

See
Abutting edge
Beaded edge
Feather-edge
Leading edge
Trailing edge
Wiring an edge

Edge binding

Tape for securing the edges of carpets

Edgebrand

A series of codes on the side of a brake lining that identify material, and the friction coefficient of the lining. Only meant for identification and comparison, the edgebrand does not indicate lining quality.

Edge code

A manufacturer's code used to identify friction materials.

Edge guard

Rubber or plastic, U-section strip fitted to panel edges to protect them against chipping, etc.

Edge Energy

See
Band Edge Energy

Edge joint

A joint formed when two pieces of metal are lapped with at least one edge of each at an edge of the other.

Edge protection

Protection of edges against corrosion, e.g.. by weatherstrips

Edge-ride

The tendency of crankshaft main bearings to ride up the radius (rather than seat on the journal) when the radius is too large

Edge tire

See
Beaded edge tire

Edge trim

Rubber or plastic, U-section strip fitted to panel edges to protect them against chipping, etc.

Edging

See
Back Edging

Edgy

A colloquial term used by vehicle salespeople to describe a customer who may or may not be able to get his car financed. He is on the edge of getting financing.

EDI

Acronym for Electronic Data Interchange -- The business-to-business interconnection of computers for the rapid exchange of a wide variety of documents, from bills of lading to build tickets at auto plants.

EDIS

Acronym for Electronic Direct Ignition System -- replaced by EI

Edison base

A light bulb base that is threaded.

Edison screw

A light bulb base that is threaded

EDM

Acronym for Electronic Distributor Modulator (Ford)

Edsel

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Edsel

A model of automobile manufactured by Ford

Education Foundation

See
National Automotive Technical Education Foundation

Edwardian car

A car built in Great Britain between 1905 and 1918