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• LAM
  ...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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• Weight distribution
  '''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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• Drivetrain
  ...of a vehicle, after the transmission, that changes depending on whether a vehicle is [[front wheel drive]], [[four wheel drive]], or [[rear wheel drive]]. For spark ignition technology the focus is on
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• Electronic brakeforce distribution
  ...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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• Hydrolastic
  ...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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• Same Deutz-Fahr
  ...-Fahr combines. The two companies will also work jointly on developing the technology in the future. [[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of Italy]]
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• Lamborghini Cheetah
  |Manufacturer||Mobility Technology International ...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
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• Tweel
  ...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 * [http://www.gizmag.com.au/go/3603/ Radical new wheel technology] ([http://www.gizmag.com.au Gizmag.com.au])
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• Regenerative brake
  ...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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• Powertrain
  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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• De Dion tube
  A '''de Dion tube''' is an [[automobile]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] technology. It is a sophisticated form of non-[[independent suspension]] and is a con ...ependent rear suspension the ability to refine the dynamic response of the vehicle is somewhat limited.
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• Bertoli
  ...b|right|300px|'''1938 Bertoli Pentaro Autoarticolato 300 cc 3HP, this wild vehicle had an enormous payload of 2000 kg (4409 lbs)''' [http://www.officinebertol ...nd whatever the use, ''Bertoli'' products represent the utmost in terms of technology, performance and reliability: and are a genuine point of reference in the i
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• Power steering
  ...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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• Harley Earl
  ...a [[Automobile|car]] [[prototype]] to showcase a new vehicle's styling, [[technology]], and overall design a long time before mass production decisions have to
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• List of vehicle speed records
  ! Category !! Speed !! Vehicle !! Operator !! Date ! Category !! Speed !! Vehicle !! Operator !! Date
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• Formula SAE
  ...rom the left, [[University of Michigan - Ann Arbor]], [[Graz University of Technology|TU Graz]], [[University of Wisconsin - Madison]], and [[University of Kansa ...raking ability, rollover stability and noise levels are checked before the vehicle is allowed to compete in the dynamic events (Skidpad, Autocross, Accelerati
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• Regenerative braking
  A '''regenerative brake''' is a mechanism that reduces [[vehicle]] speed by converting some of its [[kinetic energy]] into electrical energy ...ly system]]. In [[Battery electric vehicle|battery electric]] and [[hybrid vehicle|hybrid electric]] vehicles, the energy is stored in a [[battery (electricit
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• Dardo IFV
  |Type || [[Infantry fighting vehicle]] |IS vehicle || yes
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• Effedi
  ...and built by the EFFEDI Automotive Group, Italy's third largest commercial vehicle manufacturer. ...oot design - spacious enough to contain a bicycle. The Maranello4 combines technology and safety, and all models are provided with stainless steel chassis and rt
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• Italcar
  ...llow Green Company to become a reference in the market of utility electric vehicle ...ous collaboration with international entities that operate in the electric vehicle components and technological fields, combined with a constant interest in r
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• Inboard brake
  An '''inboard''' braking system is an [[automobile]] technology where the [[brake]]s are not located in the wheels, as is common today, but [[Category:Vehicle braking technologies]]
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• Concept car
  ...Automobile|car]] [[prototype]] made to showcase a new vehicle's styling, [[technology]], and overall design before [[production]]. They are often shown at motor If driveable, the drivetrain is often borrowed from another production vehicle from the same company, or may have defects and imperfections in design. Th
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• Brake-by-wire
  '''[[Drive-by-wire]]''' technology in automotive industry replaces the traditional mechanical and hydraulic [[ ...ercial vehicles such as steer-by-wire, and throttle-by-wire. Brake-by-wire technology is still under development by some automotomobile and automotive parts manu
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• Automobile emissions control
  ...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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• Volugrafo
  ...opment of a parachute launching motorbike starting from the Belmondo motor-vehicle. The abandonment of the operation led to a slowdown in the construction of ...[engineer]] and [[race driver]] [[Belmondo]] developed the Volugrafo Bimbo vehicle, which was introduced in November 1945 and produced through early 1946. Pro
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• Electronic Stability Control
  ...g]], particularly at the limits where the driver might lose control of the vehicle. ...the driver's intended direction in [[steering]] and braking inputs, to the vehicle's response, via lateral [[acceleration]], rotation (yaw) and individual whe
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• Electric vehicle
  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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• Automobile industry in Italy
  ...'[[Automotive industry|automobile industry]] in [[Italy]]''' (formerly the vehicle industry in Italy) is a quite large employer in the country, with a labour |align=center colspan=150|<center>'''Italian motor vehicle production 1997-2006'''
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• Shock absorber
  Shock absorbers are an important part of [[automobile]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension]]s, [[aircraft]] [[landing gear]], and the supports for many in ...heel bounce damping may require stiffer shocks than would be ideal for the vehicle motion alone.
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• Superleggera
  '''Superleggera''' is an [[automobile]] construction technology used in Italy from the middle of the 20th century. The name means "super li * [[Frame (vehicle)]]
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• Monocoque
  ...rting in the [[1930s]], and is the predominant [[automobile]] construction technology today. ...'s [[Lancia Lambda]]. [[Citroën]] built the first mass-produced monocoque vehicle in [[1934]], the innovative [[Citroën Traction Avant|Traction Avant]]. Th
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• Magneti Marelli
  ...oup]] and leader in developing and manufacturing systems, modules and high-technology components for the automotive industry with 25,000 employees and a turnover [[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of Italy]]
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• Drum brake
  ...cars owing to weight and cost advantages. An advanced technology [[hybrid vehicle|hybrid]] car using drum rear brakes is the [[Toyota]] [[Prius]]. (Hybrid ve
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• Hydrogen vehicle
  ...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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• Innocenti Regent
  The vehicle was built in [[Italy]] by [[Innocenti]] in 1974 and 1975 and sold as the '' ...in 1980 - wanted to follow the [[Citroën]] approach of combining advanced technology with styling that eschewed mainstream trends to create long-lasting "timele
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• Slick tire
  The development in [[#cheater slick|cheater slick]] technology has affected the development of tires for racing series other than drag rac *[http://www.nhra.com/dragster/1999/issue07/racing_technology.html Racing Technology; Street-legal slicks]
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• Vespa
  ...h more prevalent vehicle in the 1950s and 1960s when it became the adopted vehicle of choice for the UK youth-culture known as [[Mod (lifestyle)|Mods]], and l ...larity beyond Europe and North America. In India, Piaggio transfered Vespa technology to Bajaj Auto, which continues to make scooters derived from Vespas of the
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• Economy car
  ...[[Ford Model T]], and sought the help of [[Ferdinand Porsche]] to create a vehicle with the same ideals for the people of [[Germany]]. The [[Nazi]] "KdF-Wage ...ed to a steady increase in demand for cheap cars for the masses. Emerging technology allowed economy cars to become more sophisticated. Early economy cars like
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• Differential (mechanics)
  A vehicle's wheels rotate at different speeds, especially when turning corners. The d When the vehicle is travelling in a straight line, there will be almost no movement of the p
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• Electric car
  ...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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• Continuously variable transmission
  ...s the Infinitely Variable Transmission, allows the transmission to drive a vehicle backwards as well as forwards. Transmission input is connected to the engin ...lide along the length of cones, changing the gear ratio at each point. The technology is also adaptable to a variable diameter pulley-type CVT, by mounting the f
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• Engine tuning
  ...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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• Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale
  Built in an attempt by Alfa to make some of its racing technology available to the public, it was the most expensive automobile for sale to t ...also features windows which seamlessly curve upward into the 'roof' of the vehicle.
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• Run flat tires
  ...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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• Anti-lock braking system
  ...man firm [[Robert Bosch GmbH|Bosch]] had been developing anti-lock braking technology since the [[1930s]], but the first production cars using Bosch's electronic ...tch or improve on the performance of a typical driver with an ABS-equipped vehicle. However, for a majority of drivers, in most conditions, in typical states
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• Hydropneumatic suspension
  '''Hydropneumatic''' is a type of [[automotive]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension system]] invented by [[Citroën]] and fitted to Citroën cars, ...I|post-war]] years, so the only way to maintain relatively high speed in a vehicle was if it could easily absorb road irregularities.
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• Engine Control Unit
  ...e required where significant aftermarket modifications have been made to a vehicle's engine. Examples include adding or changing of a [[turbocharger]], adding ...OBD port. Automotive enthusiasts with modern cars take advantage of this technology when tuning their engines. Rather than use an entire new engine management
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• Steering
  ...components, linkages, etc. which allow for a [[automobile|car]] or other [[vehicle]] to follow a course determined by its driver, except in the case of [[rail ...s of vehicles, for example, a [[tiller]] or rear–wheel steering. [[Tracked vehicle]]s such as tanks usually employ differential steering — that is, the trac
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• Four-wheel drive
  [[Image:Jeep Wrangler TJ.jpg|thumb|right|224px|The [[Jeep Wrangler]] is a 4WD vehicle with a transfer case to select low range or high range 4WD.]] ...ine]] simultaneously. While many people associate the term with [[off-road vehicle]]s, powering all four wheels provides better control on slick ice and is an
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• Tractor
  ...d is used to describe a [[vehicle]] intended for such a task on some other vehicle or object. ...r", and using "tractor" to mean other types of vehicles is known of in the vehicle trade but unfamiliar to much of the general public.
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• Hybrid vehicle drivetrain
  ...[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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• Electric vehicle conversion
  ...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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• American Le Mans Series
  ! Team <br> (Vehicle) | {{flagiconUSA}} [[Prototype Technology Group]] <br> ([[BMW M3 GTR]])
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• B Engineering
  ...ted to collaborate with leading companies. In fact, only the most advanced technology can respond adequately to this level of technical sophistication, as well a ...result of a tradition in prestige and an indisputed mastery in design and technology attributes which are a part of the living heritage of Modena. It is also a
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• Vacuum brake
  ...team power brakes on locomotives. This was clearly unsatisfactory, but the technology of the time did not easily offer an improvement. A chain braking system was ...on of a valve on the locomotive; the vacuum actuated brake pistons on each vehicle, and the degree of braking could be increased or decreased by the driver.
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• Ferrari F2002
  *Front [[Suspension (vehicle)|Suspension]]: [[Independent suspension]] pushrod activated [[torsion sprin ...aerodynamically shaped periscopic exhaust outlets at the rear. The latter technology was incorporated both to use the hot exhaust gases for aerodynamic effct bu
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• Weber
  ...filter and all of the necessary hardware needed to install the Weber on a vehicle. [[Category:Engine fuel system technology]]
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• Vanderbilt Cup
  ...However, [[George Heath]] won the race in a [[Panhard]] and another French vehicle, a [[Darracq]], took the Cup the next two years straight, beating the U.S.
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• Brembo
  ...both by themselves and others) to be the "worldwide leader in brake system technology"<sup title="Needs citation">[''[[Wikipedia:Citing sources|citation&nbsp;nee [[Category:Motor vehicle companies]]
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• Electronic stability control
  ...ing to the [[IIHS]] one-third of fatal accidents could be prevented by the technology. ...intended line through a corner; an onboard [[computer]] monitored several vehicle operating parameters through various sensors. When too much [[throttle]] ha
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• Electro-pneumatic brake system on British railway trains
  ...brake – universally referred to as “the EP brake”. The advance in braking technology dominated the other developments, and the designation of the train units wa The Westinghouse system uses air reservoirs on each vehicle and compressed air is released from these reservoirs to the brake cylinders
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• Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
  ...ting an extremely lightweight construction thanks to advanced carbon-fiber technology, the '''Lamborghini Sesto Elemento''' has an overall curb weight of just 99 ...chnology. The super sports car brand from Sant'Agata Bolognese is the only vehicle manufacturer in the world to have mastered the complete CFRP process across
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• Disc brake
  Leading manufacturers in China include Laizhou Sanli, MAT (Midwest Air Technology), Winhere, Longji, and Haimeng. Another cause of warping is when the disc is overheated and the vehicle is stopped. When keeping the brakes applied, the area where the pads conta
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• Rotary combustion engine
  ...lcolm Bricklin]] for use in place of the [[V8]] powering the Bricklin SV-1 vehicle, but never used. ...to implement the four stroke cycle. It is primarily being developed by Reg Technology.
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• Exhaust pipe
  [[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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• Motom
  ...hich it was anticipated that at least a decade of trends would support the technology of [[frames]] manufactured by pressed sheet metal bike structures. The fram ...s introduced and was powered by a 48cc 4-stroke engine. This three wheeler vehicle had a motorcycle front end with the rear wheels being powered by a chain. T
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• Automobile
  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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• Auto rickshaw
  ...'auto''' or '''[[rickshaw]]''' or '''tempo''' in popular parlance) is a [[vehicle for hire]] that is one of the chief modes of [[transport]] in [[India]], [[ ==Vehicle overview==
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• Ferrari FXX
  The car uses some technology developed from the [[Ferrari Enzo]] and combines it with some all-new devel ...s to allow Ferrari's top customers exclusive access to its most up-to-date technology and to use their input to help develop future models. The FXX was reported
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• Car classification
  !United States!![[EuroNCAP]]!![[Vehicle size class|Euro size]]!!Example ...xpensive than sports cars but not than supercars, and often combine modern technology with hand-built construction.
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• ORSA
  ...]. In the years from 1973 to 1976, the company built a small car using the technology of the [[Fiat 850]] model. This model was developed by [[Siata]] using the ...ced from 1967 to 1970 by [[Siata]]. The Spring is perhaps one of the first vehicle born after undertaking a thorough market analysis. The [[Siata]] interviewe
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• History of the automobile
  ...generally divided into a number of [[era]]s based on the major design and technology shifts. Although the exact boundaries of each era can be hazy, scholarship ...n [[Redruth]], and in 1801 [[Richard Trevithick]] was running a full-sized vehicle on the road in [[Camborne]].
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• Reciprocating engine
  ...ed in a cylinder to drive a reciprocating engine in a pollution free urban vehicle. ...of [[petrol]], [[diesel]] or [[LPG|natural gas]] and used to power [[motor vehicle]]s.
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• GM High Feature engine
  ...ifications, as the [[JTS engine|JTS]] V6. The Alfa unit features lean-burn technology as on many other engines from the company. It displaces 3.2&nbsp;L (3195&nb ...0&nbsp;ft·lbf of torque. Although GM has not officially announced a launch vehicle for this engine, it is widely expected to debut in the second-generation [[
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• Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
  ...2008. The company was named the world’s most admired company in the motor vehicle parts industry by [[Fortune]] magazine. Audit Integrity Inc. and Forbes ma * 2004 &mdash; launches Assurance Tire with "Triple Tred" technology for any weather conditions for cars
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• Sports car racing
  ...n are) one-of-a-kind machines, and need bear no relation to any road-going vehicle. In the ACO classification system, two categories are recognized: P1 and P2 ...mpared to Le Mans Prototypes, DPs are sharply limited in terms of approved technology, power - for instance, they are required to be constructed of steel tube fr
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• Suspension (vehicle)
  ...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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• Scooter
  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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• VR6 engine
  ...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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• Fiat 131
  ==Construction and technology== ...design proved far superior to many of its contemporaries, especially with vehicle stability and handling.
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• Turbo
  A lag is sometimes felt by the driver of a turbocharged vehicle as a delay between pushing on the accelerator pedal and feeling the turbo ' ...ts less impedance onto the flow of exhaust gasses at low rpm, allowing the vehicle to retain more of its low-end [[torque]], but also pushes the effective boo
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• Autobianchi
  ...ion, but rather to focus on [[bicycle]]s, [[motorcycle]]s and [[commercial vehicle]]s. ...eted as a "second vehicle in the household", and a luxurious "recreational vehicle", also being targeted at affluent middle-class women, it mirrored the incre
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• Pistonless rotary engine
  ...m Bricklin]] for use in place of the [[V8]] powering the [[Bricklin SV-1]] vehicle, but never used.[http://www.saintjohn.nbcc.nb.ca/heritage/bricklin/Rotary.h ...implement the four stroke cycle. It is primarily being developed by [[Reg Technology]].
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• Sport touring
  ...it has been common for the manufacturer to utilize an existing engine and technology from the current or last generation of their sport bikes. This is cost eff ...ome feel outright contempt for any able-bodied person who would [[trailer (vehicle)|trailer]] their motorcycle behind a pick-up truck to attend a [[motorcycle
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• Luxury car
  ...formance, economy, or utility. Furthermore, they usually offer more modern technology, higher quality materials, and are often built in smaller numbers than more ...the new millennium, it has become rather difficult to determine whether a vehicle is indeed a luxury car or not. Many vehicles such as the [[GMC Yukon]] or t
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• Automobile safety
  '''Automobile safety''' is the study and practice of [[Automobile|vehicle]] design, construction, and equipment to minimise the occurrence and conseq ...countless other job tasks. In these instances, the employer providing the vehicle generally plays a major role in setting safety, maintenance, and training p
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• Hybrid vehicles
  ...tems or components. The HV provide better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle because the engine is smaller and may be run at speeds providing more effic ...motor that drives the vehicle. This contrasts with all-[[Battery electric vehicle|electric car]]s which use batteries charged by an external source such as t
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• Transmission
  ...middle of its range, while often the greatest torque is required when the vehicle is moving from rest or travelling slowly. Therefore, a system that transfo ...ding to problems with shifting after having been acustomed to one specific vehicle's manual transmission. A small mistake can lead to the car stalling or jump
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• Italdesign
  ...at carmakers outsource the entire design of a vehicle or phases of the new vehicle development process, with the intention of expanding the range of products ...a Romeo, which had the honor of being the first major assignment for a new vehicle (and a new production unit to locate in Southern Italy).
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• Monza
  With technology still improving vehicle speeds the track was again changed in 1979, with added kerbs, run-off areas
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• Spacecraft propulsion
  ...d by heating the reaction mass and allowing it to flow out the back of the vehicle. This sort of [[engine]] is called a '''[[rocket|rocket engine]]'''. ...solar sail]]s provide very low but inexhaustible thrust; an interplanetary vehicle using one of these methods would follow a rather different trajectory, eith
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• Automatic transmission
  ...omobile]] [[gearbox]] that can change [[gear ratio]]s automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears [[manual transmis ...lvo 340]] series that succeeded them, and later the [[Subaru Justy]]), the technology has recently gained greater acceptance among manufacturers and customers.
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• Lambretta
  ...luding: [[Taiwan|Taiwanese]] manufactured scooters; [[India|Indian]] light vehicle engines; [[United Kingdom|British]] fashion clothing; and [[China|Chinese]] ...ning a simple, robust and affordable vehicle for Ferdinando Innocenti. The vehicle had to be easy to drive for both men and women, be able to carry a passenge
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• Fiat Idea
  | Body style || 5-door [[Multi-purpose vehicle|MPV]] ...wertrain 1.8-litre 8-valve 114&nbsp;hp engine. Both have [[flexible fuel]] technology, which lets the driver use either [[gasoline]] or [[ethanol]].
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• Airbag
  ...ir bags or automatic seat belts by [[1989]] (the automatic seat belt was a technology, now discarded, that "forced" motorists to wear seatbelts). In 1998, front ...hance that the occupant's head and upper body will strike some part of the vehicle's interior. They also help reduce the risk of serious injury by distributin
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• Engine
  ...he smaller engines were commonly air-cooled and located at the rear of the vehicle; compression ratios were relatively low. The 1970s and '80s saw an increase *[[Timeline of motor and engine technology]]
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• Marine engine
  ...he smaller engines were commonly air-cooled and located at the rear of the vehicle; compression ratios were relatively low. The 1970s and '80s saw an increase *[[Timeline of motor and engine technology]]
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• Linkage (mechanical)
  Electronic technology has replaced many linkage applications taken for granted today, such as mec ...s [[machine]] components and [[tool]]s. Typical examples are [[Suspension (vehicle)|automotive suspensions]] and [[bolt cutters]]. The internal combustion eng
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