form of vehicles used for public transport A vehicle from lang la vehiculum ref name OED Citation chapter vehicle, n. title OED Online date November 2010 publisher Oxford University Press accessdate ... Vehicles that do not travel on land often are called craft vehicle craft , such as watercraft , sailcraft ... to apply steering and drive forces against the ground wheeled vehicle wheeled , tracked vehicle tracked , railed vehicle railed , or Ski Use on vehicles skied . ISO 3833 1977 is the standard, also ... about 3000 4000 BCE. ref http dsc.discovery.com news 2009 06 26 wheeled vehicle camel.html DSC.discovery.com ... , a vehicle with an early form of guidance system. ref cite web title 200 AD MA JUN publisher B4 ... 1769 Nicolas Joseph Cugnot is often credited with building the first self propelled mechanical vehicle or automobile in about 1769, by adapting an existing horse drawn vehicle, this claim is disputed ... 10 27 ref 1783 Montgolfier brothers first Balloon aircraft Balloon vehicle 1801 Richard Trevithick ... of a steam powered road vehicle, although it was unable to maintain sufficient steam pressure ... glider 1961 Vostok spacecraft Vostok vehicle carried first man, Yuri Gagarin , into space 1969 Apollo Program first manned vehicle landed on the moon 2010 The number of road motor vehicle s in operation ... wardsauto.com ar world vehicle population 110815 title World Vehicle Population Tops 1 Billion Units ref Most popular vehicles File Left side of Flying Pigeon.jpg thumb left The most common model of vehicle ... display.php?selected 32 ref The most popular vehicle model in history is the Chinese Flying Pigeon ...?id isUDAAAAMBAJ&pg PA60 accessdate 2012 01 28 ref The most popular motor vehicle is the Honda Super ... Locomotion is achieved by being towed by another vehicle or animal, or by obtaining, converting and using energy. Hybrid vehicle Hybrid and tribrid vehicles have more complicated designs that employ ... Storage methods It is essential that a vehicle have a source of energy to drive it. Energy can be extracted ... more details
Vehicle simulations may refer to Swept path analysis , a calculation of vehicle movement Vehicle simulation game s, a type of video game genre that involves driving or piloting a vehicle disambig ... more details
Patrol vehicle may mean A vehicle used for patrol ling see the organization that is using the vehicle Among police, a police car See also Nissan Patrol , also called Nissan Safari, a make of four wheel drive vehicle disambig ... more details
Plug in vehicle also called xEV may refer to Plug in all electric vehicle BEV Plug in electric vehicle PEV includes electric chargable vehicles such as BEV s and PHEV s Plug in hybrid electric vehicle PHEV disambig ... more details
Unmanned vehicles can refer to Unmanned aerial vehicle Unmanned combat air vehicle Unmanned ground vehicle Unmanned space vehicle Unmanned surface vehicle Unmanned underwater vehicle See also Unmanned disambiguation ANV autonomous automatic navigation vehicle http www.innovapulse.com strategic innovation for society transport long term evolution 3 more 3 Mobile robots Robotics disambig Category Unmanned vehicles ... more details
wiktionary vehicle A vehicle is a mechanical means of conveyance, a carriage or transport. Vehicle may also refer to Vahana , the Hindu term for a vehicle animal closely associated with a particular deity Star vehicle , a production primarily aimed at enhancing an actor s career Vehicle The Ides of March album Vehicle The Ides of March album , and the title track Vehicle The Clean album Vehicle The Clean album Braitenberg vehicles , simple machines conceived by Valentino Braitenberg for a thought experiment in artificial intelligence In Paint Binder, vehicle, or resins paint manufacturing, the substance in which the coloring pigment is suspended In law, a legal personality such as a corporation, with similar legal rights to a living person disambiguation ... more details
A nonroad vehicle is ref Energy Independence and Security Act ref means a vehicle A powered i by a nonroad engine or ii fully or partially by an electric motor powered by a fuel cell, a battery electricity battery , or an wikt off board source of electricity and B that is not a motor vehicle or a vehicle used solely for competition. References References Category Car classifications auto stub ... more details
A valid vehicle licence is required by law in some countries to be displayed on any registered motor vehicle if it is to be used or kept on a public road . Worldwide In some countries, like Norway , the owner will annually get a sticker to place on the Vehicle registration plate registration plate , if the vehicle is permitted for driving. In Australia , a windscreen sticker is required. In the United ... a vehicle licence from the city , county United States county , or town government in addition to registering the vehicle with the Department of Motor Vehicles appropriate agency of the state government . United Kingdom File Tax Disc 1956 .jpg thumb A tax disc, 1956. In the United Kingdom UK , the vehicle ... three inches in diameter to be displayed on the vehicle, and is evidence that the necessary vehicle excise duty has been paid for the specific motor vehiclevehicle . It should be placed on the left side of the windscreen if it is a four wheeled vehicle, but if it is a two wheeled vehicle then it should be placed in a holder fixed onto the bodywork. The vehicle excise duty was introduced in 1889, and since 1920 it must be evidenced by the display of a tax disc. seealso Road Fund vehicle excise duty Germany In Germany, a driver is required to carry a vehicle licence containing vehicle owner data ... stickers to indicate compliance with vehicle safety and emission standards. While the vehicle licence ... be displayed to show that the vehicle has the legally required third party insurance. Vehicles over .... Sri Lanka In Sri Lanka , a revenue licence must be displayed on the vehicle, and is evidence that the necessary vehicle excise duty has been paid for the specific motor vehiclevehicle . It is normally placed on the left side of the windscreen if it is a four wheeled vehicle. A revenue licence is issued ... en How to license your vehicle from Directgov, UK government website http www.direct.gov.uk taxdisc Buy a tax disc online from Directgov, UK government website Category Licenses Category Vehicle taxes ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Vehicle engineering encompasses the fields of Automotive engineering , Aerospace engineering , and Naval architecture Marine engineering . See also Automobile Vehicle dynamics DEFAULTSORT Vehicle Engineering Category Automotive engineering Engineering stub de Fahrzeugbau ... more details
In a military context an armoured vehicle , often based on a tank design with elements of a bulldozer , used for demolition demolishing structures in an armed conflict . In a non military context a bulldozer or similar vehicle. See also Demolition belt . Category Military engineering vehicles Category Article Feedback 5 Mil vehicle stub ... more details
The Vehicle register in the United Kingdom is a database of motor vehicle s. It is a legal requirement in the UK for most types of motor vehicle to be vehicle registration registered if they are to be used on the public road. ref Car Registrations in the British Isles Peter Robson ISBN 1872686303 ref All new and imported vehicles are required to be entered onto the register which is administered by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency DVLA in Great Britain and by Driver & Vehicle Agency DVA in Northern ... on the vehicle on specified Vehicle registration plates of the United Kingdom registration plates . On the register, along with the vehicle details make, model, engine capacity, colour, VIN , etc. are recorded the details of the current keeper of the vehicle name, address . The current ... of the vehicle. Each time any of the registration details change, if the vehicle keeper is changed, or any of the vehicle details are changed, for example, the DVLA DVLNI has to be notified, and a new document is issued. A vehicle first registration fee has to be paid to enter a vehicle onto the register ... for activities such as Vehicle legality checks such as current MOT test safety certification , motor insurance and vehicle licence Policing in the United Kingdom Police traffic law enforcement Automated ... The Register accessdate 4 February 2010 ref Commercial vehicle check companies incorporate database ... September 2009 publisher The Register accessdate 4 February 2010 ref See also Vehicle Excise Duty VED the UK duty, or tax, payable to be allowed to use a motor vehicle on a public road Vehicle licence the UK licence issued for a motor vehicle in return for the appropriate VED having been paid Vehicle ... vehicles vehicle.htm Vehicle Registration Great Britain DVLA http www.dvlni.gov.uk vehicles index.htm Northern Ireland DVLNI http www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca en vehicle registration index.php Quebec ... Category Government databases in the United Kingdom Category Vehicle law ... more details
Kill vehicle is a term from space weapon development and science fiction which denotes either a Projectile Kinetic projectiles kinetic projectile or an explosive warhead supposed to impact on or in the case of the warhead near a target. It is the final missile stage of an interceptor weapon. weapon stub See also Anti satellite weapon Anti Satellite Weapons Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle Ground Based Midcourse Defense Projectile Kinetic projectiles Kinetic kill vehicle Relativistic kill vehicle science fiction Category Space weapons ... more details
Unreferenced date May 2011 A military vehicle is a vehicle that includes all land combat vehicle combat and transportation vehicles, which are designed for or are in significant use by military armed forces forces throughout the world. Vehicles that are armored or intended for combat are often referred to as armoured fighting vehicle s. Military aircraft with close air support can often destroy armored military vehicles such as tanks and armored personnel carriers mil vehicle stub Category Military vehicles de Milit rfahrzeug ko id Kendaraan militer lt Kovos ma ina ja sl Voja ka vozila ... more details
the vehicle seemingly normally for some time, but the vehicle will need an eventual repair. These include .... Many vehicle owners with personal economic difficulty or a busy schedule may wait longer than ... more danger. wikibooks Automobile Repair See also Vehicle recovery Battery electricity Battery Car ... more details
In the United States, the certificate of title for a vehicle also known as a car title or pink slip or pinks in the plural is a legal form, establishing a person or business as the Title property legal owner of a vehicle . Vehicle titles in the U.S. are commonly issued by the state Department of Motor Vehicles DMV . While not standardized from state to state, the certificate of title normally specifies Identifying information about the vehicle, normally at minimum its vehicle identification number , vehicle make make , and year of manufacture. The license plate number. Technical information about the vehicle to define its taxation regime, e.g., its gross vehicle weight , motive power, suggested retail price and purchase price when new . The name and address of the purchaser or registered owner who would normally possess and use it. If money is owed on the vehicle, the name of the lienholder or legal owner to whom this money is owed. When a vehicle is financed, the certificate of title is normally held by the lender, who must release it to the purchaser once the balance is paid off. In some states, the transferred title is sent directly to that individual, but the name of the lender or lienholder appears on the title as well. In order to release the lien upon full payment, the lender sends a notarized release or other complementary document to the individual. When a car is sold from ..., 2010. ref Many illegal street races of the 1950 s, glorified in movies, featured racing for vehicle ... slip. In the United Kingdom, there is not an equivalent of a vehicle title. Instead, there is a document known as the vehicle registration document , and is issued by the Driver and Vehicle ... document records who the Registered Keeper of the vehicle is it does not establish legal ownership of the vehicle. Car title loans Main Title loan Vehicle titles are also used for car title loans .... Notes Reflist See also Title property Title loan Category Traffic law Category Property law vehicle ... more details
wikify date September 2009 A commercial vehicle is a type of motor vehicle that may be used for transporting goods or passenger s. The European Union defines commercial motor vehicle as any motorised road vehicle, which by its type of construction and equipment is designed for, and capable of transporting, whether for payment or not 1 more than nine persons, including the driver 2 goods and standard fuel tanks . This means the tanks permanently fixed by the manufacturer to all motor vehicles of the same type as the vehicle in question and whose permanent fitting enables fuel to be used directly, both for the purposes of propulsion and, where appropriate, for the operation of a refrigeration system. Gas tanks fitted to motor vehicles designed for the direct use of gas as a fuel are considered to be standard fuel tanks. ref EC Council Directive 68 297, substituted by EC Council Directive 85 347 ref Commercial classification In the United States a vehicle is designated commercial when it is titled ... vehicle s, company car s, or other vehicles used for business. Vehicles that are designed to carry more than 16 passengers are considered a commercial vehicle. A vehicle may be considered a commercial vehicle if the title was placed in the name of a company or corporation. The vehicle is used for business but is in an individual s name such as a sole proprietor. the vehicle is a leased vehicle and in the name of the financial institution that owns it. the vehicle exceeds a certain weight or class ... it a lemon.com vehicle history faq commercial.htm commercial vehicles ref the vehicle is used to haul ... Semi truck articulated lorry Van Coach vehicle Coach Bus Taxicab Trailer vehicle Trailers Box truck ... are classified according to the Gross vehicle weight rating GVWR . The United States Department ... Light commercial vehicle Large goods vehicle Light truck Truck driver Bus driver References references DEFAULTSORT Commercial Vehicle Category Commercial vehicles vehicle stub truck stub de Nutzfahrzeug ... more details
Refimprove date March 2008 File Auto scrapyard 1.jpg right thumb Crushed vehicles ready for transportation to a steel mill. NOTOC Vehicle recycling is the dismantling of vehicles for spare parts. At the end of their useful life, vehicles have value as a source of spare parts and this has created a vehicle dismantling industry. The industry has various names for its business outlets including wrecking yard , auto dismantling yard, car spare parts supplier, and recently, auto or vehicle recycling. Vehicle recycling has always occurred to some degree but in recent years manufacturers have become involved in the process. A car crusher is often used to reduce the size of the scraped vehicle for transportation to a steel mill. European Union The European Union adopted the End of Life Vehicles Directive in 2000 as a means of improving environmental aspects of vehicle recycling. ref http ec.europa.eu environment waste elv index.htm ref See also Automotive oil recycling Transport and the environment Car Allowance Rebate System United States Automotive shredder residue Aircraft recycling References reflist External links http ec.europa.eu environment waste elv index.htm End of Life Vehicles page at the European Commission http www.elvsolutions.org End of Life Vehicle Solutions United States http www.mvda.org.uk recycling.aspx Motor Vehicle Dismantlers Association United Kingdom Vehicle Recycling & the environment http www.egaranet.org The European Umbrella Association for Automotive Recyclers European Group of Automotive Recycling Associations http www.ansdar.ro The Romanian Association for Automotive Dismantlers ANSDAR http www.uscar.org guest view team.php?teams id 16 Vehicle Recycling Partnership United States part of the United States Council for Automotive Research recycling by product Category Vehicle recycling Category Transport economics environment stub transport stub ... more details
unreferenced date December 2010 confused Public utility vehicle Utility vehicle is used to describe a vehicle , generally motorized , that is designed for a specific task. Types of utility vehicles Armored utility vehicle Sport utility vehicle Vehicles similar to a station wagon but built on a light truck chassis, usually with off road capability. main Sport utility vehicle Crossover utility vehicle Image Kawasaki Mule snow removal.jpg thumb 200px right Kawasaki Mule used for snow removal Station wagon s based on car chassis, but styled to look like sport utility vehicles main Crossover automobile Light equipment Vehicles like the Kawasaki motorcycles All Terrain Vehicles and utility vehicles Kawasaki s MULE in which a flat bed is added to an all terrain vehicle . Generally used as a maintenance vehicle. Coup utility or Tray utility vehicle Vehicles featuring a coupe passenger compartment with an attached cargo bed. All steel bodied utility vehicles, more commonly called utes , were invented in Australia . main Coup utility Utility Terrain Vehicle A type of small vehicle like an All terrain vehicle ATV all terrain vehicle but with more truck like features for working instead of recreation. main Utility terrain vehicle UTV Characteristics UTV s differ from ATV s in that UTV s typically have a side by side seating arrangement, many have seat belts and roll over protection, and most have a cargo box at the rear of the vehicle. The UTV s generally have a higher payload capability and are longer and wider than ATV s. While most ATV s can carry 125 to 200 lbs. of cargo in addition to the operator s weight, the UTV payloads run from 800 to 1350 lbs. above the operator passenger s weight. The payload is usually carried on a UTV below the top of the tires as opposed to an ATV where the load is carried above the fenders. This lower load positioning can drastically lower the vertical center of gravity which will increase stability. UTV s come in a number of different configurations ... more details
Onesource date January 2009 Vehicle leasing is the leasing or the use of a motor vehicle for a fixed period of time. It is commonly offered by dealers as an alternative to vehicle purchase but is widely used by businesses as a highly cost effective method of acquiring or having the use of vehicles for business, without the usually needed cash outlay. The key difference in a lease is that after the primary term usually 2,3 or 4 years the vehicle has to be returned to the leasing company for disposal. Rationale Vehicle Leasing offers advantages to both buyers and sellers. For the buyer, lease payments will usually be lower than payments on a car loan would be, and qualification is often easier. Some consumers may prefer leasing as it allows them to simply return a car and select a new model when the lease expires, allowing a consumer to drive a new vehicle every few years without the responsibility of selling the old vehicle. A lessee does not have to worry about the future value of the vehicle, while a vehicle owner does. For the lessor, leasing generates income from a vehicle the lessor still owns and will be able to lease again or sell through vehicle remarketing once the original or primary lease has expired. As consumers will typically use a leased vehicle for a shorter period of time than one they buy outright, leasing may generate repeat customers more quickly, which may fit into various aspects of a dealer s business model. Lease agreement Lease agreements typically stipulate an early termination fee and limit the number of miles a lessee can drive for passenger cars, a common ... agreements usually specify how much wear on the vehicle is allowable, and the lessee may face ... in the UK as Contract Hire can include all vehicle running costs excluding fuel and insurance. The actual ... must either return the vehicle to or buy it from the owner. The end of lease price is usually agreed ... Consumer theory Category Vehicle rental ru nl Leaseauto ... more details
Orphan date February 2009 Firing at a vehicle is a controversial practice in which a person discharges a gun at an automobile. Many police departments, including those of New York City , ref http www.nytimes.com 2006 11 30 nyregion 30cars.html Police Statements Vary on Firing at a Vehicle New York Times Bot generated title ref Virginia Beach , ref name vabeach http www.less lethal.org docs 53 VirginiaBeachUseOfForce.pdf ref and Prince William County, Virginia , have rules specifically banning officers from engaging in it, even when the officer is about to be run down by the vehicle. Firing at a vehicle is viewed as being generally ineffective and posing many risks. ref name vabeach For instance, the bullet may go through the car windows and strike an innocent bystander on the other side. References reflist law enforcement stub Category Law enforcement techniques ... more details
Unreferenced date November 2006 Vehicle propulsion refers to the act of moving an artificial carrier of people or goods over any distance. The power plant used to drive the vehicles can vary widely. Originally, humans or animals would have provided the propulsion system , later being supplemented by wind power e.g. sailing ship . Since the Industrial Revolution , mechanical propulsion has been possible, initially using steam engine s. More recently, most vehicles use some form of internal combustion engine , with various energy sources to power them. Realm Land and sea Wheel Propeller Air and space jet engine Propeller Spacecraft propulsion Power source Thermal External combustion engine Internal combustion engine Jet engine Rocket engine Miscellaneous HCCI Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Liquid Nitrogen Economy Liquid Nitrogen Gasoline Direct Injection Sled Wind Wind powered vehicle Glider Animal Bicycle Horse drawn vehicle Fuel types Biodiesel E10 fuel Gasohol E85 Ethanol Autogas Autogas LPG or Propane Fuel cell Hydrogen vehicle Nuclear fuel Alternative fuel cars Alternative propulsion Electric vehicles Electric vehicle Neighborhood electric vehicle Hybrid vehicle Battery electric vehicle Plug in hybrid electric vehicle Compressed air car Maglev DEFAULTSORT Vehicle Propulsion Category Automotive technologies Automotive tech stub eo Movilo lt Varytuvas ms Perejangan kenderaan ru uk ... more details
An emergency vehicle is any vehicle that is designated and authorized to respond to an emergency . These vehicles are usually operated by designated agencies, often part of the government, but also run by charities, non governmental organizations and some commercial companies. Often emergency vehicles ... is red, or exceeding the speed limit. Types There are many types of emergency vehicle, dependent ... motorcycle SWAT vehicle Bomb disposal vehicle Police bicycle Fire and rescue Fire apparatus including various specialist units such as turntable ladders Mountain rescue vehicle Mine rescue vehicle Search and rescue team vehicle Hazardous materials team vehicle Lifeguard vehicle Medical Ambulance s and ambulance ... vehicle Public utility crews dealing with gas, electricity or water or to repair defective equipment on scene. Recovery Tow truck Equipment main Emergency vehicle equipment Many emergency response vehicles ... noisemaker audible and Emergency vehicle equipment Warning lights visual warning devices, which ..., when an emergency vehicle is on the road while using its warning devices, all cars are required to pull over to the side of the road, stop, and wait for the vehicle to pass before resuming normal ... where no such laws exist, many motorists may allow the vehicle to pass as a matter of courtesy ... the vehicle belongs and helps identify its purpose to the public and other services. In some ... of the vehicle to provide a view of the approaching vehicle in a rear view mirror. Vehicle ID number ... can be used by control to identify them. Many vehicles also display their vehicle number on their roof ... written on the side of the vehicle which can be called to summon it. Whilst this also applies in areas ... cases, the vehicle may display an internet address for people to go and find more information ... management Emergency service s Emergency vehicle equipment Emergency warning system for vehicles Safety car Vehicle recovery External links dmoz Business Healthcare Products and Services Emergency ... more details
In motor racing circles, vehicle setup is a term used to describe the personalised settings on the vehicle which help the vehicle handle and perform predictably and quickly. Vehicle setups are variable for a variety of reasons, ranging from weather, driver rider preference and race track characteristics. Contrary to common misperceptions, setup is not used to maximize the performance of the engine , but to optimize it for the track at which it is being used. For example, motorcycle racers frequently detune their engines to reduce performance and power output so as to ensure the bike accelerates in a predictable manner. Usually adjustable vehicle parts include shock absorbers and anti roll bar Suspension vehicle suspension , gear ratios and Differential mechanics differential , tire tyre pressures and type, wing angles, wheel toe automotive toe and camber angle , brake bias, steering lock and ride height . See also Car handling External links http www.racelinecentral.com RacingSetupGuide.html The ULTIMATE Racing Car Chassis Setup Guide and Tutorial http www.gpladdicts.speedgeezers.com pjsetupguide pjsetupguide.html Building a setup for Grand Prix Legends http www.merlinpp.com Race Car Set up Overview Category Motorsport terminology ... more details
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