Definition of Vehicle
Definition of Vehicle:
1. "Power driven vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle designed and
constructed to be used on the road and having at least two wheels.
2. "Trailer" means any non-self propelled vehicle, which is designed and
constructed to be towed by a power driven vehicle;
3. "Vehicle" means any power driven vehicle or trailer;
4. "Vehicle combination" means any ensemble constituted by a power
driven vehicle coupled to one or more trailer(s);
Source: TRANS/WP.29/1045
Introduction to Automotive Systems
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Composition of Vehicle
Introduction to Automotive Systems
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Composition of Vehicle-Engine
Introduction to Automotive Systems
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Composition of Vehicle-Drive train
Introduction to Automotive Systems
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Composition of Vehicle-Chassis-Suspension
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Composition of Vehicle-Chassis-Steering
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Composition of Vehicle-Chassis-Brake
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Composition of Vehicle-Electrical-Body
Introduction to Automotive Systems
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Composition of Vehicle-Electrical-Engine
Introduction to Automotive Systems
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Composition of Vehicle-Body
Introduction to Automotive Systems
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Classification by Motive Power
1. Gasoline engine vehicle
2. Diesel engine vehicle
3. Hybrid vehicle
4. Electric vehicle
5. Fuel cell hybrid vehicle
Introduction to Automotive Systems
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Classification by Intended Use
1. Passenger Vehicle- Cars, Bus, Van
2. Goods Vehicles- Truck, Lorry, Oil carrier, Dump truck
3. Off-road Vehicles- All terrain
vehicle (ATV,) tractor.
4. Special Vehicles- Sports, Ambulance, Fire
Extinguisher, Fuel Bowsers, Aircraft
refuelers, Army Vehicles.
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Classification by drive Method
1. FF (Front-engine, Front-drive) 2. FR (Front-engine, Rear-drive)
3. MR (Midship-engine, Rear-drive) 4. 4WD (4-Wheels Drive)
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Classification based on wheels
1. Two wheelers- Motorcycles, Scooters
2. Three wheelers- Auto-rickshaw
3. Four Wheelers- Car, Jeep, Van, SUV, Truck, Bus
4. Six Wheelers- Bus,
Truck
5. Ten/Eighteen Wheelers- Truck
trailers
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Classification based on axles
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Classification based on body styles
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