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It's commonly found in many cars and works by burning fuel to create energy, but in this case, it's used differently."}},{"startTime":1993.0,"endTime":1994.8,"type":"term","title":"NVH","url":"/glossary/nvh","quote":"So that helps with NVH. Also, everybody looks at Nissan.","canonicalId":"term:nvh","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"NVH stands for Noise, Vibration, and Harshness, which are key factors in assessing a vehicle's comfort and refinement. Manufacturers aim to minimize NVH to enhance the driving experience.","simplifiedExplanation":"NVH refers to how much noise, vibration, and roughness you feel when driving a car. Lower NVH means a smoother and quieter ride."}},{"startTime":2013.84,"endTime":2018.36,"type":"car","title":"Ford F150","url":"/cars/ford/f-150","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/2022_Ford_F-150_Lightning_Rear.jpg","quote":"which we're seeing more and more of. 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