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  • ...ut the help of a vehicle or an animal is called [[locomotion]]. The word ''vehicle'' itself comes from the Latin ''vehiculum''. '''AVL''' stands for [[Automatic Vehicle Location]].
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  • An '''electric vehicle''', or EV, is a [[vehicle]] with one or more [[electric motor]]s for propulsion. The motion may be p The [[energy]] used to propel the vehicle may be obtained from several sources:
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  • :''This article refers to the road vehicle known as a van. For other uses, including rail vehicles, please see [[Van ( ...r and usually higher off the ground. It can either be a specially designed vehicle or be based on a saloon/sedan car, the latter type often including derivati
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  • ...ns involves finding the right compromise. The suspension also protects the vehicle itself and any cargo or luggage from damage and wear. The design of front This article is primarily about four-wheeled (or more) vehicle suspension. For information on two-wheeled vehicles suspensions see the [[S
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  • ...e:DSCN1474.JPG|thumb|[[General Motors Sequel|Sequel]], a fuel cell powered vehicle from [[General Motors]]]] A '''hydrogen vehicle''' is a [[vehicle]], such as an [[automobile]] or [[aircraft]], which uses [[hydrogen]] as it
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  • A '''vehicle brake''' is used to slow down a vehicle by converting its [[kinetic energy]] into heat. The basic [[hydraulic]] sys ...ricity. Friction brakes apply pressure on two separate objects to slow the vehicle.
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  • [[Image:Chassis_with_suspension_and_exhaust_system.jpg|thumb|right|Motor vehicle chassis with its suspension, exhaust system, and steering box]] ...bject, analogous to an [[animal]]'s [[skeleton]], for example in a [[motor vehicle]] or a [[firearm]].
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  • [[Image:2005 Ford GT.jpg|thumb|350px|A [[halo vehicle]], produced in order to promote sales of an entire [[marque]]]] A '''halo vehicle''' (or '''halo model''') in [[automobile]] [[marketing]] is a car designed
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  • ...mechanics)|dynamics]] of [[vehicle]]s, here assumed to be ground vehicles. Vehicle dynamics is a part of [[engineering]] primarily based on [[classical mechan This article applies primarily to [[automobile]]s. For [[single-track vehicle]]s, specifically the two-wheeled variety, see [[Bicycle and motorcycle dyna
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  • ...[[automobile]]s by their relative [[length]]s and [[volume]]s. Widely used vehicle size classes include: Vehicle segments in Europe don't have formal characterization or regulations. Model
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  • ...tomatic vehicle location''' is a means for determining the location of a [[vehicle]] and transmitting this information to a point where it can be used. ...and the transmission mechanism is a radio or cellular connection from the vehicle to a receiver or nearby cell tower. Some other possibilities for determini
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  • Vehicle interior equipment generally inclues [[passive safety]], [[dashboard]], [[s
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  • ...forms of the automatic brake, thus, its use was expanded to include [[road vehicle]]s. ...ervice brakes on the towing vehicle will be capable of stopping the towing vehicle."
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  • *[[GVW]]: [[Gross vehicle weight]]. *[[GVWR]]: [[Gross vehicle weight rating]]
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  • ...c]] propulsion, creating a [[battery electric vehicle]]. In some cases the vehicle may be built by the converter, or assembled from a [[kit car]], and vehicle ...en built by two separate manufacturers. The result is a standard, complete vehicle.
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  • ...[rechargeable energy storage system]] (RESS) and a fueled power source for vehicle [[Ground propulsion|propulsion]]. There are many ways to accomplish this. ...ge:Hybridpar.png|thumb|right|400px|Structure of a parallel hybrid electric vehicle]]
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  • ...kground, with small blue side-fields on the right and left (see [[European vehicle registration plates]]). The current numbering scheme, in use from 1994, is Rome was (and is) the only city in the world where vehicle registration plates bear the full name of the city.
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  • ...avelled. However, substantial increases in the distance travelled by each vehicle, and equally substantial increases in the number of vehicles in use, have m The emissions produced by a vehicle fall into two basic categories:
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  • '''Weight distribution''' is the apportioning of [[weight]] within a [[vehicle]], especially [[cars]], [[airplanes]], and [[watercraft]]. ...], and component life. Ideal weight distribution will vary from vehicle to vehicle and from application to application. For example, the weight distribution f
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  • ...LAM Engineering started to think to enter into a new market. The LAM Buggy vehicle will be soon introduced into the European market. ...in [[Italy]] components. This ensures maximum build quality to this unique vehicle.
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  • ...ation document, [[as of 2004]] being replaced by the [[V5C]] EU-compatible vehicle registration certificate.
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  • '''Coachwork''' is the [[car body style|body]] of a [[motor vehicle]] ([[automobile]], [[bus]] or [[truck]]) which is built around a [[chassis] * [[Frame (vehicle)]]
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  • ...in Italy (beyond 2000) and the second in Europe; it is the only electrical vehicle sold in series. ...d by Porter, in 1997) and another dedicated to the achievement of electric vehicle for disabled persons transport (1999).
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  • ...ed a '''dead axle'''. Beam axles are commonly used at the rear wheels of a vehicle. ...bumps, and the mass of the beam is part of the [[unsprung weight]] of the vehicle, which can further reduce [[ride quality]].
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  • #redirect [[Suspension (vehicle)]]
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  • ...an areas. It is more substantial and faster than a [[neighborhood electric vehicle]] ("NEV") and has four seats, unlike [[microcar]]s which are two-seaters; t ...from their workplace. In these cases, a city car may be [[battery electric vehicle|battery electric powered]]; in some locations, electric recharging is provi
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  • ...is an important part of rally racing as well as the more familiar off-road vehicle.
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  • ...rovided to encourage the use of electric vehicles. [[neighborhood electric vehicle|NEVs]] may also be used as station cars where the roadway speed limits perm ...gain with the California Air Resources Board. See [[Partial zero-emissions vehicle|PZEV]] for more information.
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  • ...Control Unit]] to calculate how and when to change [[Gears|gears]] in the vehicle for optimum performance, [[Fuel efficiency|fuel economy]] and shift quality ...ity, improved shift feel, improved shift speed and improved [[Car handling|vehicle handling]]. The immense range of programmability offered by a '''Transmissi
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  • *[[GVW]]: [[Gross vehicle weight]]. *[[GVWR]]: [[Gross vehicle weight rating]]
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  • ...''' and [[Electronic Stability Control]] systems, on current production [[vehicle]]s, are typically (but not necessarily) electro-hydraulic systems designed #Close the throttle, if the vehicle is fitted with drive by wire throttle.
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  • ...|suspension]]. The subframe is [[bolt]]ed and/or [[welding|welded]] to the vehicle. When bolted, it is sometimes equipped with [[rubber]] [[bushing]]s or [[Sp * [[Frame (vehicle)]]
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  • ...tomatic vehicle location''' is a means for determining the location of a [[vehicle]] and transmitting this information to a point where it can be used. ...and the transmission mechanism is a radio or cellular connection from the vehicle to a receiver or nearby cell tower. Some other possibilities for determini
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  • ...ut the help of a vehicle or an animal is called [[locomotion]]. The word ''vehicle'' itself comes from the Latin ''vehiculum''. '''AVL''' stands for [[Automatic Vehicle Location]].
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  • |[http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/ '''Rules and Regulations for Vehicle Importing'''] ....nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm '''Check Recalls on: Vehicle, Equipment, Child Safety Seat and Tires''']
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  • The '''Lamborghini LMA002''' was a prototype offroad vehicle designed and built by [[Lamborghini]]. It was a followup to the [[Lamborghi ...from the [[Lamborghini Countach|Countach]] was actually used in an offroad vehicle, giving it significantly more power than its predecessors. Which was likely
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  • ...]], the vehicle quickly replaced the heavier [[hackney carriage]] as the [[vehicle for hire]] of choice in [[Paris]] and [[London]]. The modern term ([[taxi]
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  • A '''trailing-arm suspension''' is an [[automobile]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] design in which one or more arms (or "links") are connected b ...suspension]] designs are much more commonly used for the rear wheels of a vehicle where they can allow for a flatter floor and more cargo room. Many small v
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  • A '''live axle''' is a type of [[beam axle]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension system]] that uses the [[driveshaft]]s that transmit power to t ...], so the greater unsprung mass transmits larger forces to the body of the vehicle and its occupants. Furthermore, the rigid connection between the wheels lea
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  • ...rin]], launched the engineer ''Ferrari'' designed prototype of an off-road vehicle that was presented at the ''Turin Motor Show'' in November 1965. Production This was a tiny cross-country vehicle powered by a rear-mounted [[Fiat 500 Giardiniera]] engine. It had extremely
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  • ...in''' is the front of the wheel pointing in towards the centreline of the vehicle. It can be measured in linear units, at the front of the tire, or as an ang ...teering geometry]], modified to suit the characteristics of the individual vehicle.
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  • ...Benz]] and [[BMW]], it was important to de Tomaso that there be an Italian vehicle of like production and style. ....9 liter V8 (280 bhp @ 5800 rpm). One distinguishing characteristic of the vehicle was its lavish interior. The car was designed by [[Giorgetto Giugiaro]] of
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  • [[Image:Vehicle crash test at the General Motors Vehicle Safety and crash Worthiness Laboratory.jpg|thumb|right|A [[crash test]] ill ...of a [[head-on collision]], though they may be found on other parts of the vehicle as well.
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  • ...rake linings; as a result, brake dust should never be inhaled. Most major vehicle manufacturers have banned the use of asbestos in brake linings. ...e that the new brake pads installed are those specified or supplied by the vehicle's manufacturer. Relined brake pads are usually inexpensive and perfectly ac
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  • ...ere is no fuel being applied, the engine works backwards, slowing down the vehicle. The amount of negative torque generated is usually directly proportional t ...power output. More performance is usually easily had by down shifting the vehicle (increasing the [[leverage]] , or [[gear ratio]] of the engine over the whe
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  • ...icles or heavy equipment. "Jake Brake" is a registered trademark of Jacobs Vehicle Systems, Inc. ...e operation to use engine [[Physical compression|compression]] to slow the vehicle. They are also known as compression release engine brakes.
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  • [[Image:Chassis_with_suspension_and_exhaust_system.jpg|thumb|right|Motor vehicle chassis with its suspension, exhaust system, and steering box]] ...bject, analogous to an [[animal]]'s [[skeleton]], for example in a [[motor vehicle]] or a [[firearm]].
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  • ...the trigger for the strobe. Power for the strobe comes directly from the vehicle's battery. Some older timing lights require the removal of the spark plug b
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  • ...uperior [[Traction (engineering)|mechanical grip]], that is grip via the [[vehicle suspension]] and [[tires]]. Coil bind uses [[Automotive aerodynamics|aerod ...er braking, [[weight transfer]] causes more weight to shift forward as the vehicle decelerates. This helps to maintain the low-pressure area below the car by
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  • ...re [[hatchback]]s or [[Sedan|saloons]], although there are [[multi-purpose vehicle|MPVs]], [[station wagon|estates]] and [[cabriolet]]s with the same structur ...loon or estate models. Since the [[1990s]] there have been [[multi-purpose vehicle]] based on them, called [[compact MPV]]s. Popular small family cars are the
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  • ==Vehicle axles== ...serve one or more of the following purposes depending on the design of the vehicle:
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  • ...driveshaft]], [[differential (mechanics)|differential]], and [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]]. ...ted platforms such as [[armored personnel carrier]]s, [[combat engineering vehicle]]s, etc.
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  • [[Image:2005 Ford GT.jpg|thumb|350px|A [[halo vehicle]], produced in order to promote sales of an entire [[marque]]]] A '''halo vehicle''' (or '''halo model''') in [[automobile]] [[marketing]] is a car designed
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  • ...chassis assembly for most vehicles except trucks and large [[sport utility vehicle]]s, replacing the traditional approach of [[body-on-frame]] (BOF). | Less likely to roll vehicle
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  • ...ger than the ''production'' design on which it is based, and also that the vehicle must carry sufficient fuel. The weight of this fuel will affect the overall ...e. In particular, [[Transmission (mechanics)|transmission]], [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] and [[brakes]] must match the performance of the engine, othe
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  • ...ogy that automatically varies the amount of [[force]] applied to each of a vehicle's brakes, based on road conditions, speed, loading, etc. Often coupled with ...nic control. It recognises that driving conditions, braking situations and vehicle weight distributions are unique and constantly changing. Working together w
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  • ...he car, they provide protection in the case of a roll-over accident in the vehicle. ...laces, laws restrict the use of heavily [[Window tinting|tinted glass]] in vehicle windshields; generally, laws specify the maximum level of tint permitted.
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  • ...5th century]] onwards, of an exceptionally well designed example of such a vehicle with durable and comfortable [[suspension]] and [[steering]]; and from the ...also known, especially in the [[UK]], as a railway carriage — is a [[vehicle]] designed for the conveyance of passengers by [[rail transport|rail]] (the
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  • ...ring (device)|springs]], [[shock absorber]]s, and suspension links. If the vehicle's [[brake]]s are mounted outboard (i.e., within the wheel), their weight is ...also exacerbates wheel control under hard acceleration or braking. If the vehicle does not have adequate wheel location in the vertical plane (such as a [[re
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  • ...e properly, this reduces the time and travel distance required to stop the vehicle to optimal amounts, or when racing, allows the driver to delay braking when
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  • '''Compact SUV''' (nicknamed "cute-ute") is a class of small [[sport utility vehicle]]s with a length between 4.25 and 4.60 [[metre|m]] (170-185 [[inch|in]]). T *[[Sport utility vehicle]]
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  • ...lants, as is common in electric trains; from chemical energy stored on the vehicle in batteries or diesel fuel; from nuclear energy, on nuclear submarines and ...o]]s, [[tram]]s, [[train]]s and [[trolleybus]]es. A hypothetical electric vehicle design is [[Personal rapid transit]], a cross between cars and trains optim
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  • ...(geometry)|cross section]]) that connects the front and rear [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] attachment areas. A body is then placed on this structure. It * [[Frame (vehicle)]]
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  • ...s an engine in which the crankshaft is oriented along the long axis of the vehicle, front to back.
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  • ...ht is more evenly carried by all the wheels with this layout. As a result, vehicle stability, traction, and ride quality are naturally improved when turning, ...d-engine layout may make a vehicle safer, since an accident can occur if a vehicle cannot stay in its own lane around a curve or is unable to stop quickly eno
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  • ...mechanics)|dynamics]] of [[vehicle]]s, here assumed to be ground vehicles. Vehicle dynamics is a part of [[engineering]] primarily based on [[classical mechan This article applies primarily to [[automobile]]s. For [[single-track vehicle]]s, specifically the two-wheeled variety, see [[Bicycle and motorcycle dyna
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  • ...of a vehicle, after the transmission, that changes depending on whether a vehicle is [[front wheel drive]], [[four wheel drive]], or [[rear wheel drive]].
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  • ...regenerative brake''' is an apparatus, a device or system which allows a [[vehicle]] to recapture part of the [[kinetic energy]] that would otherwise be lost ...ct. None of these methods of braking are capable of completely stopping a vehicle, and therefore are not a substitute for friction brakes.
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  • ...''Conti''' for short, is a manufacturer of [[tire]]s, [[brake]] systems, [[vehicle stability control]] systems, and other automobile parts based in [[Hanover] ...any produces power transmission systems, engine and suspension mounts, and vehicle interiors. Its [[Continental Automotive Systems]] division also makes elect
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  • ...n which the moveable, steerable [[wheel]] was mounted to the [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]]. Free to rotate on a single axis, it limited the degrees of f ...st point relative to the suspended body of the vehicle - the weight of the vehicle tends to turn the kingpin to this position. A second effect of the kingpin
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  • ...ls. Regarded as the finest of all touring Bugatti models, the supercharged vehicle was launched at the 1936 Paris Salon. Jean Bugatti also showed his engineer ...uppigheim, 30-year-old Jean Bugatti was killed when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree. He is interred in the Bugatti family plot at the m
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  • ...ngement of linkages in the [[steering]] of a [[automobile|car]] or other [[vehicle]] designed to solve the problem of wheels on the inside and outside of a tu When a vehicle is steered, it follows a path which is part of the circumference of its '''
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  • ...and guarantees optimum distribution of brake power in corners, keeping the vehicle heading in the intended direction even if the brakes are applied suddenly. ...ains safe on track at all times. Even during abrupt braking maneuvers, the vehicle remains stable.
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  • ...vehicle is moving forward, and intended to increase the conspicuity of the vehicle during [[daylight]] conditions. ...axis|axis]], mounted at the outer left and right edges of the front of the vehicle. [[Finland]] adopted the requirement in [[1982]] (on rural roads, only in [
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  • ...om built wheel segment. Custom wheel manufacturers build wheels to fit any vehicle's requirements for width, offset, and bolt pattern. I soon discovered this
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  • |Class || [[Off-road vehicle]] ...Rover Defender]] at the utility end of the 4x4 market. The Iveco UK light vehicle product manager Jon Stokes announced that pricing of the Massif in the UK w
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  • ...ded system]] that controls one or more of the electrical subsystems in a [[vehicle]]. Some modern cars have up to 70 ECUs, including:
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  • ...o the [[wheel]]s of a [[vehicle]] which have either been modified from the vehicle manufacturer's standard, or have replaced the manufacturer's standard. ...(less [[unsprung weight]], less risk of pothole damage on a street-driven vehicle). In the case of [[drag racing]], the forces on the wheel are somewhat dif
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  • ...MacPherson strut suspension on the left front wheel of a rear-wheel drive vehicle.]] The '''MacPherson strut''' is a type of [[automobile|car]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] system widely used in modern vehicles, named after [[Earl S.
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  • A '''vehicle brake''' is used to slow down a vehicle by converting its [[kinetic energy]] into heat. The basic [[hydraulic]] sys ...ricity. Friction brakes apply pressure on two separate objects to slow the vehicle.
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  • ...under the name ''Lucciola'' at the [[Milan trade fair]]. The three-wheeled vehicle was powered by a 250 cc 4 stroke [[Condor Giudetti]] engine (normally used
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  • An '''electric vehicle''', or EV, is a [[vehicle]] with one or more [[electric motor]]s for propulsion. The motion may be p The [[energy]] used to propel the vehicle may be obtained from several sources:
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  • ...ke''' is a device for slowing or stopping the motion of a [[machine]] or [[vehicle]], or alternatively a device to restrain it from starting to move again. T ...''v''<sup>2</sup>''' relationship). This means that if the [[speed]] of a vehicle doubles, it has four times as much energy. The brakes must therefore dissip
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  • ...ht is in lead acid batteries. The typical range of this [[battery electric vehicle]] is 60 to 80 miles (100 to 130 km) per charge and it can be recharged with
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  • ...e:DSCN1474.JPG|thumb|[[General Motors Sequel|Sequel]], a fuel cell powered vehicle from [[General Motors]]]] A '''hydrogen vehicle''' is a [[vehicle]], such as an [[automobile]] or [[aircraft]], which uses [[hydrogen]] as it
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  • ...at. The aim was to provide decent [[ride quality]] in a small, lightweight vehicle - an ongoing challenge for automakers. ...h are interconnected between the front and rear wheels on each side of the vehicle.
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  • ...ignition ([[gasoline]]; [[liquified petroleum gas]] (LPG); [[flexible fuel vehicle]]s burning varying blends of [[E85]] and gasoline; [[compressed natural ga
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  • ...e, at least on European cars. The trend to [[front wheel drive]], greater vehicle mass and wider [[tire]]s means that modern vehicles would be extremely diff ...draulic pressure is generated by a rotary-vane pump which is driven by the vehicle's engine. As the speed of the engine increases, the pressure in the hydraul
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  • ...' is the controlled operation of a [[vehicle]], which is usually a [[motor vehicle]] such as a [[truck]], [[bus]], [[motorcycle]], or [[automobile|car]]. For ...rminology are both components of the [[velocity]]), and the braking of the vehicle, and especially includes knowing how to do both safely.
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  • In a [[vehicle]], the term '''drivetrain''' or '''powertrain''' refers to the group of com ...of a vehicle, after the transmission, that changes depending on whether a vehicle is [[front wheel drive]], [[four wheel drive]], or [[rear wheel drive]].
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  • ...ting between the [[mini MPV]] and [[large MPV]] classifications. The first vehicle to be described by that name was [[Renault Scénic|Renault Mégane Scénic] *[[Multi-purpose vehicle]]
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  • An '''emergency brake''' is a separate [[brake]] system in a vehicle for use in case of failure of the regular (hydraulic or air) brakes and com * [[Air brake (road vehicle)]]
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  • ...s the Infinitely Variable Transmission, allows the transmission to drive a vehicle backwards as well as forwards. Transmission input is connected to the engin ...]]s, but some drivers are bothered by the resulting lack of feedback about vehicle speed provided by [[engine]] sound. One magazine described it as sounding l
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  • ...of the [[internal combustion engine]] to dissipate energy and slow down a vehicle. '''Compression braking''' is a common legal term for the same mechanism. L ...[[heat]] in the fuel-air mixture. These hot gasses are exhausted from the vehicle and heat is transferred from engine components to the air.
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  • A '''swing axle''' [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] is a simple type of [[independent suspension]] used in [[auto [[Image:Swing_Axle_Diagram.gif|center|thumb|400px|Swing axle [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] characteristics: [[Camber]] change on bumps, "jacking" on reb
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  • A '''de Dion tube''' is an [[automobile]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] technology. It is a sophisticated form of non-[[independent ...ependent rear suspension the ability to refine the dynamic response of the vehicle is somewhat limited.
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  • ...linder engine with 1020 cc in conjunction with a three-speed gearbox. This vehicle did not go into production. Do to funds running out this forcing them to sh
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  • ...ne of the first automobile factory in [[Italy]]. It produced only a single vehicle using an engine a 1-cylinder ''De Dion & Boutonengine'' with 9.5 hp and too ...engine also consisted of two engine blocks and had a lateral camshaft. The vehicle had shaft drive and could reach 65 km/h. In 1908 the factory was closed.
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  • ...it was an iconic vehicle of the 1950s and 60s when they became the adopted vehicle of choice for the UK youth-culture known as [[Mod (lifestyle)|Mods]], and l ...it was an iconic vehicle of the 1950s and 60s when they became the adopted vehicle of choice for the UK youth-culture known as Mods, and later Skinheads. The
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  • ...le)|suspension]] of a steered [[wheel]] in a [[Automobile|car]] or other [[vehicle]], measured in the longitudinal direction. It is the angle between the [[pi ...say, to re-establish automatically the parallelism of the two axles of the vehicle when there is no tendency to keep them in any other direction, or after a t
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  • The '''Lamborghini LM004''' was a prototype off-road vehicle designed and built by [[Lamborghini]]. ...efrigerator, and several other luxury features. The main change in the new vehicle was to outfit it with an all new, noticeably larger, 420bhp, 7L V12 engine.
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  • * [[Baker Motor Vehicle|Baker Motor Vehicle Company]] ([[Cleveland, Ohio]]) * [[Santos-Dumont|Columbus Motor Vehicle Company]] ([[Columbus, Ohio]])
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  • ...y of the United States|US military]] to design and build a new all-terrain vehicle. The basis of the design came from MTI, and was largely a copy of [[Food Ma ...and the engine choice was not powerful enough to be adequate for the heavy vehicle (2042kg/4500lbs), resulting in overall poor performance.
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  • Vehicle interior equipment generally inclues [[passive safety]], [[dashboard]], [[s
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  • A '''subcompact car''' is a [[automobile|car]] in a [[vehicle size class]] smaller than a [[compact car]] but larger than a [[microcar]] * [[Vehicle size class]]
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  • ...and]] on the ground will give more rolling friction than [[concrete]]. A [[vehicle]] rolling will gradually slow down due to rolling friction, but a [[train]] ...[Newton's laws of motion|Newton's First Law]] cannot cause a change in the vehicle's motion. Therefore the slowing is caused by contact between the road and
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  • ...[[automobile]]s by their relative [[length]]s and [[volume]]s. Widely used vehicle size classes include: Vehicle segments in Europe don't have formal characterization or regulations. Model
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  • ...ecrease [[drag (force)|drag]], or increase the amount of force pushing the vehicle's tires to the road surface (also called ''[[downforce]]''). Spoilers are # increasing the amount of positive pressure downward through the vehicle
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  • A '''double wishbone [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]]''' is an [[automobile]] [[independent suspension]] design usi ...lightly shorter to induce more negative camber on the outside wheel as the vehicle body rolls in a turn. Between the arms there is a knuckle with a spindle or
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  • The '''Lamborghini LM001''' was a prototype offroad vehicle designed and built by [[Lamborghini]]. It was first revealed at the 1981 [[ ...[[Lamborghini Cheetah|Cheetah]] project, the idea of a Lamborghini offroad vehicle was still very much alive, and with new capitol from deep pocketed investor
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  • ...akes operated with a foot pedal and a rigid front and rear suspension. The vehicle had a little sliding door on the right side from which you could reach the
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  • He first made one lap on his car, then moved to the vehicle of his team mate Clemente Biondetti which had carburation problems. Brilli- ...anymore and went straight into the right embankment being ejected from the vehicle. The accident happened around 12h50. The race (composed by two heats - the
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  • ...1912, Georges Boillot won the [[French Grand Prix]], in his Peugeot L76, a vehicle designed by the young [[Italy|Italian]], [[Ettore Bugatti]]. This was the f ...apart at the end. After demonstrating his tremendous skills by keeping the vehicle running and near the lead, it finally overheated on the last lap and he was
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  • ...'' was an [[automobile]] introduced by [[Leyland Innocenti]] in 1974. The vehicle was a rebodied, 3-door [[hatchback]] version of the [[Mini]], styled by [[B
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  • ...compact and full-size models, and an early definition of the compact was a vehicle with an overall length of less than 200". * [[Vehicle size class]]
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  • ...d to resist the effects of [[deflation]] when punctured, and to enable the vehicle to continue to be driven at reduced speeds (up to 90 [[km/h]] or 55 [[mph]] ...stiffer side-walls (sometimes 50% thicker) that can bear the weight of the vehicle even when the pressure within the tire is greatly reduced. The side-walls a
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  • ...pendent suspension''' is a broad term for any [[automobile]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] system that allows each wheel on the same [[axle]] to move ve ...l to address the road undisturbed by activities of the other wheel on the vehicle. Independent suspension requires additional engineering effort and expense
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  • A '''trailing-arm suspension''' is an [[automobile]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] design in which one or more arms (or "links") are connected b ...suspension]] designs are much more commonly used for the rear wheels of a vehicle where they can allow for a flatter floor and more cargo room. Many small v
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  • The all off-road vehicle was small and built on a contemporary profiled torpedo steel frame used a [
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  • ...hitecture]] in [[Besançon]], [[France]], before taking a masters degree in vehicle design at the [[Royal College of Art]] in [[London]].
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  • ...arily concerned with developing the visual appearance or aesthetics of the vehicle, though it is also involved in the creation of the product concept. Automot ...terior of the vehicle develops the proportions, shape, and surfaces of the vehicle. Exterior design is first done by a series of digital or manual drawings. P
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  • ...material, and helped design another car, and this time a running car. The vehicle was a direct response to the need and requirement to provide a degree of sa ...n Motor Show. The car was named the ''Bikini'' and was a very spartan open vehicle. It was constructed around the mechanics of the [[Fiat 500]] [[station wago
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  • ...,''' or '''anti-roll bar,''' '''ARB''') is an [[automobile]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] device. It connects opposite (left/right) wheels together thr In a turn, the [[sprung mass]] of the vehicle's body rotates around its roll axis. The roll axis is a line that joins th
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  • ...'' or '''track bar''' is a component of a [[automobile|car]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] system that provides lateral location of the [[axle]]. Origin ...end of the axle to the car body or [[chassis]] on the opposite side of the vehicle. The bar is attached on either end with pivots that permit it to swivel upw
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  • ...ometimes synonymous with marque, ''maker'' refers to the manufacturer of a vehicle, not the marked brand name. For example, [[Dodge]] could be said to be the ...pment costs can be spread out further and contribute less to the cost of a vehicle. These savings can be passed on to the purchaser, or increase the product
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  • ...he products, most popular,''the Sulky'', produced by 1971: a three-wheeled vehicle that had achieved commercial success. ...driving without a licence. Over the years many thousands of copies of this vehicle were produced.
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  • ...engine|motorized]] vehicles in the form of a [[motorcycle]], [[All terrain vehicle]] (ATV) or [[automobile]]. Other names for three-wheelers include Trikes, T ...s in the front (the "delta" form, as in a child's pedal [[tricycle]]), the vehicle is inherently unstable in a braking turn, as the combined tipping forces at
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  • ...for a respectable luggage volume of approximately 240 litres. In terms of vehicle size, the Spider is 20 mm shorter than the Brera Coupé due to a shorter re ...raditional [[Alfa Romeo]] temperament. ASR (Anti Slip Regulation) and VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) with sporty, non-intrusive calibration, is also fitted to
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  • '''Roadway noise''' is the collective sound energy emanating from [[motor vehicle]]s. In the USA it contributes more to environmental noise exposure than any ...ollowing variables: [[traffic]] operations (speed, [[truck]] mix, age of [[vehicle]] fleet), roadway surface type, tire types, roadway geometrics, terrain, mi
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  • ...' the idea of making a [[Automobile|car]] [[prototype]] to showcase a new vehicle's styling, [[technology]], and overall design a long time before mass produ
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  • ...d because [[Fiat]] made cars, not trucks! This was obviously a new type of vehicle, and did not seem to fit in the scheme of things, back in 1985. The name "[ ...ture, so strong that it was practically impossible to damage or crush this vehicle. And the cost to produce all the necessary dies and jigs was a fraction of
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  • ...om a [[4WD]] [[Lamborghini Diablo]]. The design was completed and a sample vehicle displayed at the [[Geneva Auto Show]] in 1996. At the time of showing, it w ...s well as the extensive use of [[carbon fiber]] for the body work made the vehicle significantly lighter than the Diablo, thus theoretically faster. To make u
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  • ...liberately ramming their vehicles into one another. The last driver whose vehicle is still operational is awarded the victory. ...ecome muddy to further slow the vehicles. Drivers use the back end of the vehicle to ram to protect the engine compartment from damage.
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  • ...heel drive]]''' means a layout where the [[engine]] is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. This was the traditional automobile layout fo ...ls at the rear allows ample room for the transmission in the center of the vehicle and avoids the mechanical problems of transmitting drive to steered wheels.
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  • ...ad of 3,2 m) and strengthened [[chassis]] and with larger wheels than open vehicle for the employment in the colonies and with the [[military]].
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  • ...abin than mid-mounted engines. They also tend to have softer [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] to provide good ride quality. However, grand tourers do have
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  • [[Image:Aa brrrmpipe.jpg|thumb|right|[[Waste collection vehicle]]'s diesel exhaust pipe]] ...(including [[droppings]] from a bird perching on the exhaust pipe when the vehicle is not being used) getting inside the exhaust pipe.
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  • ...regenerative brake''' is an apparatus, a device or system which allows a [[vehicle]] to recapture part of the [[kinetic energy]] that would otherwise be lost ...treetcar]]s. If designed appropriately, this heat can be used to warm the vehicle interior. When the energy is meant to be dissipated externally, large [[ra
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  • ...ick''' and '''gear shifter''') is the lever used to change [[gear]] in a [[vehicle]], such as an [[automobile]], with [[manual transmission]] or several commo The device is used to change gear; in a manual transmission vehicle this will normally be done whilst depressing the [[clutch]] pedal with the
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  • ...[Schio]], [[Vicenza]] began with construction of trailers. There also were vehicle body styles built but mainly, buses and trucks were fitted with their bodyw
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  • ...Ronchi dei Legionari is in the standard wheelbase hard top version. The [[vehicle]] is 3.775 m long, 1.600 m wide and 1.945 m high.
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  • ...on 1908 to a build a car. The first model was the ''Tre Spade 16/24''. The vehicle is equipped with a 4-cylinder engine that reached a top speed of 70 km/h. U
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  • ...ter particularly given its versatility, it was acquired and used as a fire vehicle at some Italian racetracks. It was equipped with an enhanced performance, u ...974, '''Auto Mirage''' also began marketing a small number of recreational vehicle called the ''Pick Wick'', basis on the [[Fiat 126]].
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  • ...a [[prototype]] car with a 707 cc, 4-cylinder, 2 stroke engine. The planed vehicle included a four-speed transmission and four-wheel brakes. The series of sma
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  • ...facturers and merged with their vehicle operations. Others became contract vehicle assemblers, building niche or localized cars for larger companies. ...vehicle, as opposed to a ''conversion'' which is built inside an existing vehicle body.
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  • ...ype]] was born in the summer of 1946 in the Ducati plant in [[Milan]]. The vehicle was named the DU4. Unfortunately, all that Ducati has left of this project ...le powered by a 250cc Ducati engine.jpg|thumb|left|200px|'''[[Tecno]] K, a vehicle powered by a 250cc Ducati engine''']]
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  • ...ed [[weapon]]s to disable vehicles and remove obstacles. In addition, the vehicle typically carries a [[computer]] that is remotely linked to the [[Batcave]] ...ign was later adapted for ''[[Batman: The Animated Series]]'', wherein the vehicle was a long, low machine inspired by [[Art Deco|art deco]] design style of t
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  • ...s powered by a 1.5 horsepower electric motor and could reach 25 km/h. This vehicle was shown in the same year at the Milan Motor Show, but never went into pro
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  • ...including the [[continuously variable transmission]] installed in [[hybrid vehicle]]s that are powered partly by an [[internal combustion engine]], and partly ...n'']]. They learn that when they ''dump'' or ''pop'' the clutch, that the vehicle will lurch or lunge as the clutch plates engage. But even these transmissio
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  • ...s is where the [[Maserati]] brothers gained their first experiences in the vehicle world during the production of engines.
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  • ...gains have been cited as a reason to adopt this type of [[Automobile|motor vehicle]] tire. If certain problems with the [[prototypes]] (such as excess vibrat
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  • ...of the internal combustion engine had not yet been fully established, this vehicle mounts a flat two-cylinder engine fueled by a boiler generator with a conce
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  • ...uilt in 1935 by [[Antonio Passarin]]. This extraordinary [[three wheeler]] vehicle was fitted with a 120cc single-cylinder engine and [[chain drive]]. The end
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  • ...r his graduation he had a motorcycle ready; it was an almost revolutionary vehicle.
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  • ...victories during the 1929 Italian racing season. In 1930 Varzi acquired a vehicle from the relatively new [[Maserati]] company. He drove it as well as an Alf ...ly four but he did win his third Tripoli Grand Prix in his third different vehicle. By 1938 he had dropped out of sight and the advent of [[World War II]] end
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  • Italian makers favor the term '''Barchetta''' for a completely open-topped vehicle.
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  • ...p of '''Dobelli''' acted with [[Decauville]] cars. They constructed a huge vehicle, which was planned by the designers to be able to reach of a speed of over
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  • ...for distracting the driver's eyes as little as possible from the road. The vehicle was painted a lighter brown after its debut at the Turin Auto Show in 1978
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  • ...aboration with a faculty of the ''Milan Polytechnic'', an automobile. This vehicle was powered by a 837 cc 4-cylinder 2 stroke engine with the power of 24/30
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  • ...e vehicle failing to deliver enough torque to the drive wheels to keep the vehicle moving forward, at which point it will be stuck. A locking differential sol ...many drivers. Also, some locking differentials can affect the ability of a vehicle to steer in some situations, especially when the locker is located in the f
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  • ...w. It therefore acts to oppose the motion of the object, and in a powered vehicle it is overcome by [[thrust]].
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  • ...the [[20th century]]. RWD typically places the engine in the front of the vehicle, but the [[MR layout|mid engine]] and [[RR layout|rear engine]] layouts are ...eel drive vehicles use a longitudinally-mounted engine in the front of the vehicle, driving the rear wheels via a [[driveshaft]] linked via a [[differential (
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  • ...y rotate as a single unit. When more traction is needed for an [[off-road vehicle]]'s tires, drivers will often lower the air pressure to cause the [[tread]] Some people will want their vehicle to look like it has beadlocks without actually paying the additional cost o
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  • A '''double wishbone [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]]''' is an [[automobile]] [[independent suspension]] design usi ...lightly shorter to induce more negative camber on the outside wheel as the vehicle body rolls in a turn. Between the arms there is a knuckle with a spindle or
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  • ...ilt a small car starting in 1913 under the brand name ''Vespa 8 HP''. This vehicle was powered by a 1458 cc 4-cylinder engine with over 20 hp and a three-spee
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  • ...and small arms. In 1900 the company plunged into the adventure of a motor vehicle and built a two-seater with a 3 hp [[Bernardi]] motor. There were no other
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  • ...suspension]] system. One end of a long metal bar is attached firmly to the vehicle chassis; the opposite end terminates in a lever, mounted perpendicular to t ...des a longer travel than [[leaf spring]] systems, and takes up less of the vehicle's interior volume compared to [[coil spring]]s. A major disadvantage is tha
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  • ...tant study has enabled the improvement of the technical performance of the vehicle so it has been possible to reinterpret in a new way the old three-wheelers.
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  • ...ditions, tuning has become a way to personalize the characteristics of the vehicle to the owner's preference. For example, they may be altered to provide bett ...ar exterior. This includes changing the aerodynamic characteristics of the vehicle via side skirts, front and rear bumpers, adding spoilers, splitters, air ve
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  • ...e to develop a small car. The license came from Antonio [[Chiribiri]]. The vehicle was produced with a 1325 cc powered 4-cylinder engine that produced 10 hp.
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  • ...inuous updates. His job opportunities are manifold: as the auxiliary motor vehicle, boat or car. It is also used as an auxiliary vehicle on board [[helicopters]] for the[[State Police]].
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  • ...an [[Cesare Bossaglia]] were to develope and build a [[GT car]]. 1967 this vehicle was to be presented at the Turin Auto Show, though financial problems would
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  • ...mall engine connected to a direct drive to the rear wheel with a belt. The vehicle attracted much interest, so ''Ollearo'' decided to change the whole [[trans ...ger of rolling over. Presented at the exhibition in [[Turin]] in 1934, the vehicle created quite a stir, so much so that Ollearo planned to improve the body.
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  • '''De Togni''', based in [[Milan]], built a special vehicle in 1932. It was a light motorcycle with a 175 cc ''DKW'' engine where the d
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  • ...the [[20th century]]. RWD typically places the engine in the front of the vehicle, but the [[MR layout|mid engine]] and [[RR layout|rear engine]] layouts are ...eel drive vehicles use a longitudinally-mounted engine in the front of the vehicle, driving the rear wheels via a [[driveshaft]] linked via a [[differential (
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  • A '''scooter''' is a two-wheeled vehicle with a step-through frame in which the rider sits without straddling any pa ...ire need. Constructed using aircraft design and materials it redefined the vehicle type for 35 years. Despite Vespa's dominance of the scooter market, they we
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  • The added mass and size reduce a vehicle's maneuverability however, and in applications where that is important, alt ...is approximated to 1.6 litres. The British system of taxation depends upon vehicle emissions for cars registered after 1 March 2001 but for cars registered be
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  • An '''automobile''' is a [[wheel]]ed [[passenger]] [[vehicle]] that carries its own [[car engine|motor]]. Most definitions of the term ...r"—derived from similar words in French and much earlier Greek words—for a vehicle that moves, especially on wheels, that was applied to [[chariot]]s, small c
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  • ...sting vehicles to provide enough [[crumple zone]] between the front of the vehicle and the engine, and between the engine and the passenger cell. In addition ...he introduction of the Passat VR6 also marked the first time a VR6 powered vehicle was made available in North America before Europe. The [[Audi Q7]] and rest
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  • ...other model was the ''Sahara'' 4, a Renault 4-based plastic-bodied leisure vehicle that closely resembled the Renault Rodeo.
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  • ...ly a pleated-paper filter that is placed in the outside-air intake for the vehicle's passenger compartment. Some of these filters are rectangular and similar
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  • ...ction run, the F40 was Ferrari's fastest, most powerful and most expensive vehicle and it remains one of the highest performing street legal vehicles ever pro ...orts car that would come as close as possible to being a full fledged race vehicle while still retaining the necessary equipment to be a street-legal product.
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  • ...[[station wagon|estate]]s. [[Multi-purpose vehicle]]s and [[sport utility vehicle]]s based on small family cars, which are called '''[[compact MPV]]s''' and After the [[Second World War]], European manufacturers usually featured two vehicle types: small cars (or [[supermini car|superminis]]) and large [[saloon]]s.
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  • ...and market in [[Italy]] foreign manufactured vehicles. Especially American vehicle production, very well known and appreciated for the substance of the large ...gning a new engine valve in the head, in order to equip the "sport" with a vehicle suitable to the expectations of customers. Announced with a strong press ca
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  • ...[Carlo Felice Trossi]]''. [[Isotta-Fraschini]] built a single copy of this vehicle. This sports car was powered by a ''Peugeot'' 855 cc 4-cylinder engine with
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  • ...hicle '''''CO'''''rporation, an alliance among leading European commercial vehicle manufacturers such as [[Fiat]] (including [[Officine Meccaniche]] and [[Lan ...of passenger transport, and is one of the leaders in the 3.5 [[ton]] light vehicle segment.
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  • ...Ferrari]]'s [[Auto Avio Costruzioni 815]] of 1940, the 125 S was the first vehicle to bear the Ferrari name when it debuted on [[May 11]], [[1947]] at the [[P
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  • ...een dots. If the vehicle oversteers, the rear wheels lose traction and the vehicle tends to follow the red dotted line.]] ...ornering situation before the front tires do, thus causing the rear of the vehicle to head towards the outside of the corner. More generally oversteer is the
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  • ...[rechargeable energy storage system]] (RESS) and a fueled power source for vehicle [[Ground propulsion|propulsion]]. There are many ways to accomplish this. ...ge:Hybridpar.png|thumb|right|400px|Structure of a parallel hybrid electric vehicle]]
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  • ...n Italy’s Royal Engineers and a pioneer of locomotion in Italy, built this vehicle in Turin’s Military Arsenal by fitting a two-cylinder steam engine below
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  • ...and built by the EFFEDI Automotive Group, Italy's third largest commercial vehicle manufacturer. ...the driving and seating position, and the high visibility windscreen. The vehicle's height, its bright colours and the third stop-light position guarantee it
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  • * Series 400 - 1 remnant vehicle in Australia, NSW; One ex Australian vehicle now being driven in UK. * Series 500 - 1 low mileage original vehicle at Biella, Italy.
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  • ...l organisation and [[standards body]] for the [[engineering]] of powered [[vehicle]]s of all kinds - [[automobile|cars]], [[truck]]s, [[boat]]s, [[aircraft]]
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  • ...nical director and worked on the construction of an automobile and a heavy vehicle, both of which should have been driven by the same [[engine]]. Such an engi
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  • ...nce to racing vehicles. Many [[Auto racing|motorsports]] fans know that a vehicle must be homologated by the sanctioning body in order to race in a given lea
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  • [[Category:Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of Italy]]
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  • ...octane than most premium gasolines. When used in a modern [[Flexible fuel vehicle]], it delivers more performance to the gasoline it replaces. [http://en.wik ...readily available in the air) to create electricity which would power the vehicle.
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  • ...the aerodynamics for six passengers, a steering wheel in the middle of the vehicle and a plexiglass roof that could be electrically dimmed with an aperture. A
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  • ...96 the ''[[La Società Miari Guisti]]'' company was established to sell the vehicle and patents were obtained in several countries including Britain, though wh ...l combustion engine and the builder of the first Italian car. In fact, the vehicle was a motorized [[tricycle]]. '''Miari & Giusti''', was the first [[automob
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  • ...e and transmission speeds. When shifting up on a non-synchroniser equipped vehicle, the [[clutch]] pedal is pressed, the [[throttle]] is released, and the gea ...y difficult to master, as it requires the driver to gauge the speed of the vehicle and throttle accurately. Double clutching occurs if the clutch pedal is re
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  • ...holds the record for the largest engine in a front wheel drive production vehicle, at 8.2 L (the 1970 model). The Cadillac Eldorado continued to be the only ...the world record for the quickest and fastest front wheel drive production vehicle.
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  • ...JTDM increasing yet further the already excellent performance levels of a vehicle with a normal differential. ...shbone suspension, the system allow a particularly efficient tuning of the vehicle.
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  • ...is unknown, but in 1957 there was a 600 cc version of the wheel transport vehicle released. According to some sources name of this operation was also Bardone
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  • ...ed States]] where a customer can purchase several laps around a track in a vehicle very similar to [[open wheel racing]] vehicles, but powered by a small [[Cu
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  • ...c]] propulsion, creating a [[battery electric vehicle]]. In some cases the vehicle may be built by the converter, or assembled from a [[kit car]], and vehicle ...en built by two separate manufacturers. The result is a standard, complete vehicle.
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  • | Class || [[Light commercial vehicle|LCV]] ...is basically a normal Scudo van with rear seats and windows, is a popular vehicle of choice of taxi drivers, as their size can accommodate up to seven people
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  • ...ing|handling]], reliability, etc.). Adjustments can occur in [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspensions]], [[brake]]s, [[Transmission (mechanics)|transmission ]], and *[[Vehicle dynamics]]
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  • |Class || [[Sport utility vehicle]] The '''Lamborghini LM002''' is an [[Sport utility vehicle|SUV]] that was built by the [[Lamborghini]] automobile company between 1986
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  • ...l parts and ducts unnecessary. The result of this attention to detail is a vehicle weighing 1.350 kg making the Huayra the lightest sportscar in its class. ...under control and have been optimized for the dynamic requirements of the vehicle.
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