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[[Image:DSCN4524 ashtabulacoalcars e2.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Coal rail cars in [[Ashtabula, Ohio]]]] ...d by [[Mikhail Lomonosov]] in 1757. In common dialogue, the term ''fossil fuel'' also includes [[hydrocarbon]]-containing [[natural resource]]s that are n

[[Image:DSCN1474.JPG|thumb|[[General Motors Sequel|Sequel]], a fuel cell powered vehicle from [[General Motors]]]] ...cles generally use the hydrogen in one of two methods: [[combustion]] or [[fuel-cell]] conversion:

...T), the level of boost maintained by the [[turbocharger]] (in turbocharged cars), and control other peripherals. ECUs determine the quantity of fuel, ignition timing and other parameters by monitoring the engine through sens

...gen fuel (for [[automotive]] uses), which are also categorized as a liquid fuel. ...d fuels in relation to ground transport. However, others such as [[rocket fuel]] also play an important role in the economy.

...They have grown in popularity for other vehicles, such as high-end luxury cars, because of their safety and convenience, ...-supporting run flat tires are fairly common on light trucks and passenger cars and typically provide for the vehicle to drive for 50 miles at around

...ear the center of the chamber aids in achieving complete combustion of the fuel/air mixture, though it is not mandatory. ...n car engines. The [[BMW]] double push rod design, taken over by [[Bristol Cars]], the [[Peugeot 403]] and the [[Toyota T engine]] are other well known hem

|Fuel capacity || ...5–1954 by Alfa Romeo. 6C refers to to a straight 6 engine. Bodies to these cars were made by coachbuilders like: James Young, [[Zagato]] ,[[Carrozzeria Tou

...lumetric efficiency]] of the engine which allows the engine to burn more [[fuel]] and makes it more powerful. A supercharger can be powered mechanically by ...r]] is more important than any other consideration, such as [[Top Fuel|top-fuel dragsters]] and vehicles used in [[tractor pulling]] competitions, positive

...trains; from chemical energy stored on the vehicle in batteries or diesel fuel; from nuclear energy, on nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers; or more ...cal electric vehicle design is [[Personal rapid transit]], a cross between cars and trains optimised for independent travel.

...into an [[internal combustion engine]]. In modern automotive applications, fuel metering is one of several functions performed by an "engine management sys ...e predominant method to meter fuel before the widespread use of electronic fuel injection (EFI). However, a wide variety of injection systems have existed

|Fuel capacity || 2 x 60 litres (120.5 litre, 26.5 Imp gal, 31.8 US gal) ...m shorter and allegedly 160 kg lighter. De Tomaso wanted [[Jaguar XJ|XJ6]] alternative of its own, with the glamour of an exotic name but with less complicated te

...occurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. Combustion of a [[fuel]] creates high [[temperature]]/[[pressure]] gases, which are permitted to e Internal combustion engines can be powered by any [[fuel]] that can be combined with an "[[oxidizer]]" in the chamber.

...hich in a sense predates them. As of 2002 there were 590 million passenger cars worldwide (roughly one car for every eleven people), of which 140 million i ...arly for mobile purposes in vehicles. Lenoir is said to have tested liquid fuel, such as [[alcohol]], in his stationary engines; but it does not appear tha

...its money on large, fuel thirsty cars that the public didn't want due to a fuel crisis at the time. First, Iacocca announced plant closures, job layoffs, ...nment-backed loans seven years earlier than expected; most of it came from cars built on the K platform.

'''Engine displacement''' is defined as the total [[volume]] of air/fuel mixture an [[engine]] can draw in during one complete engine cycle; it is n Displacement is equal to the volume of combustible air/fuel mixture ingested during one cycle of all the cylinders at 100% [[volumetric

...ccurs in a confined space called a combustion chamber. Combustion of the [[fuel]] charge inside a chamber causes a rapid rise in [[temperature]] and [[pres ...le through the [[fuel system]] to the [[combustion chamber]], and that the fuel release sufficient [[energy]] in the form of [[heat]] upon [[combustion]] t

|Fuel capacity || ...5–1954 by Alfa Romeo. 6C refers to to a straight 6 engine. Bodies to these cars were made by [[coachbuilder]]s such as James Young, [[Zagato]], [[Bertone]]

...ires. Similar trolley poles are used singularly on some [[tram]] (trolley) cars. Each pole is connected by a nonconductive cord to a self-winding wheel, al *generated on-board using a [[fuel cell]]: [[fuel cell vehicle]]

...t reliable cars. This would drive innovation in not only reliable but also fuel-efficient vehicles, since the nature of [[endurance racing]] requires as li ...Le Mans, a drive would be created for better aerodynamics and stability of cars at high speeds. While this was shared with Grand Prix racing, few tracks in

...o entry doors and the hatch) or five-door (four entry doors and the hatch) cars. In Europe, [[city car]]s, [[supermini car|superminis]], and [[small family Small cars often incorporate a hatch tailgate to make the best use of available space.

...arge their batteries via solar panels, fuel cells, gas generators or other alternative energy sources. Some experimenters have even used super capacitors to store ...is as important as performance this company offers DIY options and turnkey cars. Very aerodynamic and space for battery options. Retro European styling fr

...ing to human life and health. Special safety features have been built into cars for years, some for the safety of [[car]]'s occupants only, some for the sa ...n official crash test results and road deaths in vehicles is not exact. An alternative method of assessing vehicle safety is to study the [[road accident statisti

...ing to human life and health. Special safety features have been built into cars for years, some for the safety of [[car]]'s occupants only, some for the sa ...n official crash test results and road deaths in vehicles is not exact. An alternative method of assessing vehicle safety is to study the [[road accident statisti

...in an idling manner or be connected by a one-way clutch or freewheel. With cars it is more usual to join the two sources through a differential gear. Thus ...nation of both. The Prius and Escape Hybrids are examples of this, as both cars can be moved forward on battery power alone. A large, high-capacity battery

...ong rally heritage. Modern Lancias are seen as presenting a more luxurious alternative to the models in the Fiat range upon which they are based. One of the firm' ...Also, Lancia pioneered the use of [[independent suspension]] in production cars, in an era where [[live axle]]s were common practice for both the front and

...ned space called a combustion chamber. This [[exothermic]] reaction of a [[fuel]] with an [[oxidizer]] creates gases of high [[temperature]] and [[pressure ...internal combustion engines did not have compression, but ran on what air/fuel mixture could be sucked or blown in during the first part of the intake str

...er systems may have common subsystems or components. The HV provide better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle because the engine is smaller and may b ...e also seen occasional use. A number of other hybrid vehicles use hydrogen fuel.

The '''Nürburgring''' (alternative spelling without [[Umlaut (diacritic)|umlaut]]: '''Nuerburgring''', but [[U ...Sharknose" Formula 1 car. Even 40 years later, the highest performing road cars have difficulty breaking 8 minutes without a professional racing driver or

...es Auto Club|USAC]]. George blueprinted the IRL as a lower-cost open-wheel alternative to CART, which had come to be technology-driven and dominated by a few weal == The Cars ==

...for [[Alfa Romeo]], [[Ferrari]], [[Lamborghini]], [[ISO]] and later built cars under his name. He also developed advanced designs for [[General Motors|GM] ...ing advanced projects and designing, building and developing his own sport cars. He often said: "I'm not a car designer, I am a worker".

| Fuel Capacity || ...5–1954 by Alfa Romeo. 6C refers to to a straight 6 engine. Bodies to these cars were made by coachbuilders like: James Young, [[Zagato]] ,[[Carrozzeria Tou

...ne for drivers and one for [[#Drivers and constructors|constructors]]. The cars race at speeds often in excess of 300 km/h (185 mph). ...scope is continually expanding. Formula 1 cars are the most expensive race cars currently in production and the [[sport]] is among the most expensive in th

...y involved the [[Grand Prix Manufacturers’ Association]]'s proposal for an alternative World Championship. On [[March 27]], the five car manufacturers involved lo ...his brakes at the corner, a stewards' inquiry stated, "We are left with no alternative but to conclude that the driver deliberately stopped his car on the circuit

...its peak included over forty drivers, most of whom raced in [[Alfa Romeo]] cars; Enzo himself continued racing, with moderate success, until the birth of h ...815s, designed by [[Alberto Massimino]], were thus the first true Ferrari cars, but after [[Alberto Ascari]] and the [[Marchese Lotario Rangoni Machiavell

...career as a barrister was bringing in sufficient money, he started racing cars himself. The sport's indifference to his background appealed to Mosley: ...uropean [[Formula Two]], the level of racing just below Formula One. Their cars were prepared by [[Frank Williams]], later a Formula One team owner. It was

...dride (Al(BH₄)₃) is used as an additive to [[jet]] [[fuel]]s. ...trolysis]] with the [[Hall-Héroult]] process consumes a lot of energy, but alternative processes were always found to be less viable economically and/or ecologica

...opped by removing the plug lead from the sparking plug or shutting off the fuel supply. ..., which can be roughly estimated to be the equivalent of [[List of fastest cars by acceleration|2.5 to 3 seconds]] to reach 100 km/h (or "nought to si

...(D.T.I. Group or DTI), manufacturer of the [[De Tomaso]] sports and luxury cars, owned by Argentinian industrialist [[Alejandro de Tomaso]], purchased SEIM ...s limited by the lack of an effective rear suspension design. Until then, alternative designs sacrificed torsional rigidity -- gaining comfort but severely compr