What does ecom mean in a car?
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ecom refers to the energy-saving driving mode of a car, commonly known as eco. Eco is an English abbreviation, derived from the combination of Ecology (environmental protection), Conservation (energy saving), and Optimization (power). The Eco mode is further divided into active eco driving mode and passive eco driving mode. When the eco indicator light on the dashboard lights up, it indicates that the car's economy mode has been activated. Eco mode is categorized into active and passive types. The difference lies in the fact that the active type has its own dedicated button, allowing the driver to choose whether to activate it. When the driver presses the eco mode switch, the dashboard indicator light immediately turns on, and the vehicle automatically begins to adjust settings such as throttle opening, gearbox shift logic, and air conditioning output power. The passive eco mode does not have a dedicated button; when the eco indicator light on the dashboard lights up, it serves merely as a reminder function. Eco automatically evaluates your driving behavior. If your current driving operation achieves the optimal fuel supply, the dashboard will simultaneously display the eco indicator light. Most cars employ the active eco driving mode, meaning they have their own switch button. During daily driving, we can activate the eco mode. However, it is unnecessary to activate eco mode when the speed exceeds 120 km/h, during idle parking, in N/P gear, or in manual mode, especially when climbing a hill. Doing so would not reflect the fuel-saving characteristics of eco mode and could also impact the vehicle's power performance. Additionally, the eco mode typically becomes ineffective under the following circumstances: When the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km per hour, the car will prioritize speed, causing the eco mode to automatically deactivate. During idle parking or in N/P gear and manual mode, the eco mode may also become ineffective. When a high torque output is required, such as when climbing a hill, the engine's computer will prioritize ensuring sufficient power to drive the vehicle, and the eco mode will similarly not function.