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- ...[front wheel drive]] cars typically combine the [[Transmission (mechanics)|transmission]] and front axle into a single unit called a [[transaxle]]. The drive axle [[Category:Automotive suspension technologies]]5 KB (844 words) - 11:37, 14 June 2009
- The '''Watt's linkage''' is also an automotive rear suspension designed in the early [[twentieth century]] as an improveme ...ng]]s support a [[De Dion tube]] located by Watt's linkage while the motor/transmission is attached to the chassis.]]3 KB (582 words) - 09:31, 7 October 2009
- {{transmission types}} ...small number of gear ratios, such as the 4 to 6 forward ratios in typical automotive transmissions.12 KB (1,878 words) - 23:28, 3 July 2009
- ...or '''RWD''' for short) was a common [[engine]]/[[transmission (mechanics)|transmission]] layout used in [[automobile]]s throughout the [[20th century]]. RWD typic ...ferential]] between the rear axles. Some [[FR layout]] vehicles place the transmission at the rear, though most attach it to the engine at the front.9 KB (1,331 words) - 08:17, 18 August 2009
- A '''locking differential''' or '''locker''' is a variation on the standard automotive [[differential (mechanics)|differential]]. A locking differential provides ...vailable to either wheel individually. An open differential will cease the transmission of [[torque]] to one wheel if the opposite wheel has little or no traction.6 KB (934 words) - 10:48, 8 October 2009
- ...emergency brake, for assistance in starting on steep inclines (in [[manual transmission]] cars), or for initiating [[handbrake turn]]s, as the release button can b ...tion on the automatic transmission and not the parking brake. Also, manual transmission cars are recommended to be left in in their lowest gear (usually either fir8 KB (1,350 words) - 00:20, 22 February 2011
- ...or '''RWD''' for short) was a common [[engine]]/[[transmission (mechanics)|transmission]] layout used in [[automobile]]s throughout the [[20th century]]. RWD typic ...ferential]] between the rear axles. Some [[FR layout]] vehicles place the transmission at the rear, though most attach it to the engine at the front.9 KB (1,427 words) - 23:37, 20 September 2009
- {{transmission types}} ...vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears [[manual transmission|manually]]. (Similar but larger devices are also used for [[railroad]] [[Lo18 KB (2,740 words) - 23:27, 3 July 2009
- ...drive''' is the most common form of [[engine]]/[[transmission (mechanics)|transmission]] layout used in modern [[passenger car]]s, where the engine drives the fro ...ured a [[mid-engine]] front wheel drive design — the engine was behind the transmission and ran "backwards." This layout allows sharp turning circles, but can also12 KB (1,842 words) - 23:38, 7 August 2009
- {{transmission types}} ...r truck moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears [[manual transmission|manually]]. (Similar but larger devices are also used for [[railroad]] [[Lo14 KB (2,055 words) - 09:04, 8 October 2009
- [[Image:Transmission diagram.JPG|thumb|The differential on the rear [[axle]] of a car]] ...ion]] at that wheel. Unless the load is exceptionally high, the engine and transmission can usually ''supply'' as much torque as necessary, so the limiting factor12 KB (1,976 words) - 09:04, 8 October 2009
- '''[[Drive-by-wire]]''' technology in automotive industry replaces the traditional mechanical and hydraulic [[control system ...e-by-wire technology is still under development by some automotomobile and automotive parts manufacturers industry worldwide and has not been widely commercializ12 KB (1,782 words) - 15:24, 7 August 2009
- '''Hydropneumatic''' is a type of [[automotive]] [[suspension (vehicle)|suspension system]] invented by [[Citroën]] and f ...raulique Minéral ]]'' and is a [[mineral oil]], quite close to [[automatic transmission]] fluid. [[Mineral oil]] is not [[hygroscopic]] (ie will not absorb [[water16 KB (2,430 words) - 23:46, 7 August 2009
- Currently, fuel cells are costly to produce and fragile. However, technologies currently under development may eventually result in robust and cost-effici Current technologies use between 165% to 212% of the [[higher heating value]] to produce the hyd22 KB (3,293 words) - 00:01, 23 June 2009
- {{transmission types}} ...ral; for guidance on how to drive with a manual transmission, see [[Manual transmission driving technique]].''40 KB (6,454 words) - 10:28, 15 July 2009
- [[Category:Automotive transmission technologies]]7 KB (1,073 words) - 09:25, 7 October 2009
- [[Category:Automotive transmission technologies]]7 KB (1,085 words) - 09:05, 8 October 2009
- ...ive carbon-fiber technologies are being used here for the first time in an automotive application. As a 100 percent subsidiary of AUDI AG, the Italian carmaker a ...in the world to have mastered the complete CFRP process across a range of technologies, from 3D design through simulation, validation, production and testing - al20 KB (2,951 words) - 18:16, 12 November 2012
- | Transmission || 4 and 5-speed manual<br />3-speed automatic ...ori", is a small/medium [[family car]] produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Automotive industry|car manufacturer]] [[Fiat]] from 1974 to 1984. It was exhibited a13 KB (1,741 words) - 22:15, 27 October 2009
- ...marked the introduction of gasoline-fuelled internal combustion engines. [[Automotive]] history is generally divided into a number of [[era]]s based on the major ...n patent for a low-voltage ignition of the magneto type; this was his only automotive patent. This design was used for all further engines, and the four-seat "se29 KB (4,330 words) - 12:07, 23 January 2009