DICTIONARY OF AUTOMOTIVE TERMS - "Ei"

EI
Acronym for Integrated Electronic Ignition System a replacement term for EDIS
EIA
  1. Acronym for the Energy Information Administration. An independent agency within the U.S. Department of Energy that develops surveys, collects energy data, and analyzes and models energy issues. The Agency must meet the requests of Congress, other elements within the Department of Energy, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Executive Branch, its own independent needs, and assist the general public, or other interest groups, without taking a policy position.
  2. Acronym for Electronics Industries Association.
EICV
Acronym for electronic idle control valve. It changes the amount of air bypassing into the intake manifold in response to electric signals sent to the (ECU) from a number of components
Eight
Eight-cylinder engine, or a vehicle fitted with one; the cylinders may be in-line (a straight eight) or in a V-layout (a V-8).
Eighteen wheeler
Colloquial term for a combination vehicle consisting of a three axle tractor pulling a two axle semitrailer or a two axle tractor pulling a three axle semitrailer.
8 trk
Abbreviation for Eight-track tape player found in many '60s and some '70s cars.
8-trk
Abbreviation for Eight-track tape player found in many '60s and some '70s cars.
Eight track
Eight-track
An 8-track tape player found in many '60s and some '70s cars.
Eighty-eight
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Oldsmobile 88

A model of automobile produced by Oldsmobile from 1941 to 1999. The 1949-50 88 Coupe, Convertible, and Holiday are milestone cars.
EIN
Engine Identification Number
EIS
  1. Acronym for electronic ignition system which uses a Reluctor and a pick up coil along with a module to replace the ignition points and condenser
  2. Acronym for electronic injection system
  3. Acronym for Environmental Impact Statement -- an analysis of the environmental impacts of proposed land development and transportation projects; conducted for federally funded or approved projects per NEPA. A draft EIS is circulated to the public and agencies with approval authority for comment.