About the means of transport Infobox general name Vehicle image Chandigarh Bus Tata Marcopolo.png caption Buses are a popular 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 ... not travel on land often are called craft vehicle craft , such as watercraft , sailcraft , aircraft ... 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 internationally ... 4000 BCE. ref http dsc.discovery.com news 2009 06 26 wheeled vehicle camel.html DSC.discovery.com ref ... the first self propelled mechanical vehicle or automobile in about 1769, by adapting an existing horse drawn vehicle, this claim is disputed by some Citation needed date March 2009 , who doubt Cugnot ... Balloon vehicle 1801 Richard Trevithick built and demonstrated his Puffing Devil road locomotive, believed by many to be the first demonstration of a steam powered road vehicle, although it was unable ... 1968 ref 1928 Opel RAK .1 rocket car 1929 Opel RAK.1 rocket glider 1961 Vostok vehicle carried first man Yuri Gagarin into space 1969 Apollo Program first manned vehicle lands on the moon Types of vehicles ... thumb A pedal powered Quadracycle human powered vehicle quadracycle parked on a Canada ... girl holding a skateboard . Air Fixed wing aircraft Ground effect vehicle Helicopter Land col begin col break Auto rickshaw Automobile Bicycle Bus Coach vehicle Coach Electric vehicle Land yacht Maglev ... Amphibious vehicle Amphibious ATV Boat Diving bell Diving chamber Hovercraft col break Hydrofoil Ship ... vehicle and trailer categories are defined according to the following international classification ref http www.acea.be images uploads rf DEFINITION OF VEHICLE CATEGORIES.pdf ACEA.be ref Category M passenger vehicles. Category N motor vehicles for the carriage of goods. Category O trailer vehicle trailer ... 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
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
Unmanned vehicles can refer to Unmanned aerial vehicle Unmanned Aircraft System 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
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
A military vehicle is a vehicle that includes all land 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. Category Vehicles id Kendaraan militer ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Vehicle engineering encompasses the fields of Automotive engineering , Aerospace engineering , and 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 . Mil vehicle stub Category Military engineering vehicles ... more details
wiktionarypar 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 album Vehicle album , by the horn rock group The Ides of March, and the title track, which became a hit single Braitenberg vehicles , simple machines conceived by Valentino Braitenberg for a thought experiment in artificial intelligence In pharmacy, a means to deliver an active substance to the desired organ, like a capsule pharmacy capsule , a cream pharmaceutical cream or a liquid In Paint Binder or vehicle 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 disambig ... more details
Kill vehicle is a term from space weapon development and science fiction which denotes either a ml 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
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
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 ... 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 ... used by Castrol to recommend what oil should be put in the vehicle. ref cite news url http www.telegraph.co.uk ... 28 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 registration plate U.S. and Canadian license plates References Reflist External links http www.dvla.gov.uk 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 SAAQ Category Databases in the United Kingdom Category Vehicle law ... 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 Germany or 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 States and Canada , an annual or biennial sticker is usually applied to the US and Canadian license plates licence plate , with a few exceptions. For example, the Washington, D.C. District of Columbia and a few U.S. state s use windscreen stickers, and some U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions issue permanent fleet licence plates. Also, some U.S. states, such as Virginia , require that a motorist obtain 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 ... UK , the vehicle licence , which is also commonly known as a tax disc , comes in the form of a paper disc 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 ... to show that the vehicle has the legally required third party insurance. Vehicles over 4 years ... en Motoring OwningAVehicle HowToTaxYourVehicle DG 10021514 The vehicle licence explained UK government ... fs 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
Vehicle registration is the usually compulsory registration of a vehicle with a government authority. Vehicle registration s purpose is to ease government regulation, punishment, or taxation of motorists or vehicle owners. While almost all vehicles are uniquely identified by a vehicle identification number only registered vehicles display a vehicle registration plate and carry a vehicle registration certificate . India Main Vehicle registration plates of India Registration of vehicles in India is done by the local Regional Transport Office RTO of that state. Commercial vehicles registered in one state cannot enter another state without a permit, which usually costs a lot. Passenger vehicles registered in one state, are allowed to pass through other state, but are not allowed to stay in another state for longer than 30 days. United States Vehicle registration in the United States is managed ... Department of Transportation . Passenger vehicle Passenger and commercial vehicle s must be registered ... whose use is limited to private property, are not always required to be registered. Vehicle registration laws vary from state to state. There are different types of vehicle registration including ... registration specialists to accumulate and complete the paperwork necessary to title and register the vehicle ... allowed participating dealerships to file registrations electronically. In 2005 Motor Vehicle Software ... in California are via third party transactions, where the vehicle is sold from one entity to another ... Vehicle registrations in the United Kingdom are entered into a vehicle register . The DVLA Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency provides information on the registration of vehicles to certain vehicle ..., it is customary for universities to require registration of a vehicle with the university in exchange for parking privileges. See also Electric vehicle conversion Type approval Vehicle registration References reflist DEFAULTSORT Vehicle Registration Category Vehicle law bn nl Autoregistratie ... 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 means of propulsion, 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. See also Bicycle Steam car Hydrogen vehicle Alternative fuel cars Alternative propulsion Fuel types Biodiesel E10 fuel Gasohol E85 Ethanol Autogas Autogas LPG or Propane Fuel cell Electric vehicles Electric vehicle Neighborhood electric vehicle Hybrid vehicle Battery electric vehicle Plug in hybrid electric vehicle Compressed air car Miscellaneous HCCI Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition Liquid Nitrogen Economy Liquid Nitrogen Gasoline Direct Injection See also Wind powered vehicle DEFAULTSORT Vehicle Propulsion Category Automotive technologies Automotive tech stub eo Movilo lt Varytuvas ms Perejangan kenderaan ru ... more details
wikify date September 2009 A commercial vehicle is a type of motor vehicle that may be used for transporting goods or passengers. 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 or registered to a company. This is a broad definition, as commercial vehicles may be fleet ... 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 ... vehicle history faq commercial.htm commercial vehicles ref the vehicle is used to haul any ... 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 of Transportation ... also 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
caused by not regularly getting the vehicle thoroughly inspected and maintained repaired by a licensed ... may be able to be temporarily resolved with a Jump start vehicle jump start . When a total breakdown ... be available through an organization like the American Automobile Association AAA , the vehicle s manufacturer, the vehicle insurance policy, or in some cases, another service the driver subscribes to, such as a mobile phone carrier. Partial breakdown In a partial breakdown , the vehicle may ... operation may contribute to further damage to the vehicle. Often, when this occurs, it may be possible to drive the vehicle to a garage, thereby avoiding a tow. Some common causes of a partial breakdown ... may be able to operate the vehicle seemingly normally for some time, but the vehicle will need ... tuning Engine tune up tune up , or poor shock absorption. Many vehicle owners with personal economic ... See also Vehicle recovery Battery electricity Battery Car insurance Car warranty Defensive driving Crash and vehicle break down scenes Crash and vehicle breakdown scenes Emergency road service Mechanical ... more details
unreferenced date December 2010 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. Some have four tires on the ground ... 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 Legislation expand section date December 2009 See also Transport and the environment Car Allowance Rebate System United States Automotive shredder residue 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.uscar.org guest view team.php?teams id 16 Vehicle Recycling Partnership United States part of the United States Council for Automotive Research RecyclingByMaterial Category Vehicle recycling Category Automobiles environment stub transport stub ... more details
refimprove date July 2010 A vehicle glider is a vehicle without powertrain especially, without engine . It is generally a brand new car, but a second hand car can also be used. Glider makers Unicell truck bodies. ref http www.unicell.com bodies bodiesMain.html Unicell Bot generated title ref Glider kit A glider kit is a term for a kit used to restore or reconstruct a wrecked or dismantled tractor. All glider kits include a Frame vehicle frame , front axle , and body cab . The kit may also contain other optional components. A motor vehicle constructed from a glider kit is titled as a new vehicle. Used glider One can obtain a glider by modifying a used car. Parts removed from the vehicle include Engine Radiator Radiator Fan mechanical fan Air conditioning A C & A C condensor Gas tank , with fuel pipe material pipe s and pump s and sensor s. Heater core Battery electricity Battery Alternator Transmission mechanics Transmission Clutch Flywheel Brake s Master cylinder Muffler system Radiator reservoir s Wiper fluid reservoir Power steering Combustion Ignition Mount bracket s Heat panel s Spare tire Computer s Warning light s, Gauge engineering gauge s Air intake cleaner Starter Suspension vehicle Suspension radio Wire See also Coda Automotive Electric vehicle conversion Ford Courier gliders. Glider kit Kit car Notes reflist References http www.evconvert.com eve lists o lists http www.team fate.net technical UCDTechReport02.pdf Vehicle glider cost DEFAULTSORT Vehicle Glider Category Car classifications auto stub ... 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 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 one owner to another, the title must be transferred to the new owner. This is achieved by requesting ..., 2010. ref 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 Licensing ... 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, where .... Notes Reflist See also Title property Title loan Category Traffic law Category Property law vehicle ... more details
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