DICTIONARY OF AUTOMOTIVE TERMS - "Pv"

PV
Acronym for photovoltaic
PVA
Acronym for ported vacuum advance
PVC
  1. Acronym for polyvinyl chloride
  2. Acronym for photovoltaic cell that converts sunlight directly into energy: A method for producing energy by converting sunlight using photovoltaic cells (PVCs) that are solid-state single converter devices. Although currently not in wide usage, commercial customers have a growing interest in usage and, therefore, DOE has a growing interest in the impact of PVCs on energy consumption. Economically, PVCs are competitive with other sources of electricity.
PVC seam sealing
The sealing of seams with PVC sealant to prevent the penetration of corrosive agents
PVC tape
See
insulating tape
PVC underbody treatment
A treatment of the underbody of a vehicle to protect it from chipping due to gravel or stones and corrosive agents
PVC underseal
A protective PVC coating applied to the underbody of a vehicle
PVC underseal coating
A protective PVC coating applied to the underbody of a vehicle
PVS
Acronym for ported vacuum switch. A temperature-activated switch that changes vacuum connections when the coolant temperature changes