What does ETC stand for?

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ETC is the abbreviation for Electronic-Toll-Collection, which translates to 'electronic non-stop toll collection' (electronic toll collection) in Chinese. It is an automatic toll collection system for highways or bridges. How ETC works: Through the on-board electronic tag installed on the vehicle's windshield, dedicated short-range communication is established with the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station. This utilizes computer networking technology to process backend settlements with banks, enabling vehicles to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping while still paying the required fees. ETC installation locations: For small vehicles like cars and minivans, the ETC card and OBU device are installed in the upper middle part of the front windshield. For large vehicles like trucks and buses, the installation position is in the middle-lower section. ETC installation requirements: The height should be no less than 1.2 meters and no more than 2.5 meters; the installation angle N should be between 30º-90º (the angle between the surface of the electronic tag and the horizontal plane).