There are numerous versions of vehicle propulsion systems. Many of those came into fruition due to need for cleaner vehicles. Each of them might have many...
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An electric vehicle (EV) is a motor vehicle whose propulsion is powered fully or mostly by electricity. EVs encompass a wide range of transportation modes...
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vehicle" or "new energy vehicle" as its propulsion actually rely on electricity rather than motor fuel. Vehicle engines powered by gasoline/petrol first...
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armoured fighting vehicle (British English) or armored fighting vehicle (American English) (AFV) is an armed combat vehicle protected by armour, generally...
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diver propulsion vehicle (DPV), also known as an underwater propulsion vehicle, sea scooter, underwater scooter, or swimmer delivery vehicle (SDV) by armed...
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A vehicle (from Latin vehiculum) is a machine designed for self-propulsion, usually to transport people, cargo, or both. The term "vehicle" typically refers...
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Ground propulsion is any mechanism for propelling solid bodies along the ground, usually for the purposes of transportation. The propulsion system often...
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Super ultra-low emissions vehicle (SULEV) is a U.S. classification for passenger vehicle emissions. The classification is based on producing 90% fewer...
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An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or unmanned aircraft system (UAS), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft with no human pilot, crew, or passengers...
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used directly, both for propulsion and, where appropriate, to power a refrigeration system. Gas tanks fitted to motor vehicles for the direct use of diesel...
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traction motors, on which the vehicle solely relies for propulsion. This definition excludes hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs; including mild, full and...
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Missile (section Propulsion)
explosive devices without propulsion are referred to as shells if fired by an artillery piece and bombs if dropped by a vehicle such as an aircraft. Rockets...
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Railways introduced a new classification and numbering system, which combined the old series classification, build type number and vehicle number, but was used...
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thrust to modify the velocity of a spacecraft in orbit. The propulsion system is controlled by power electronics. Electric thrusters typically use much less...
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motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. The EU general classification of vehicle...
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Marine propulsion is the mechanism or system used to generate thrust to move a watercraft through water. While paddles and sails are still used on some...
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undersea systems known as unmanned underwater vehicles, a classification that includes non-autonomous remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) – controlled...
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propulsion system, deep water pump, mechanical arm, hydraulic system, acoustic communication system, control system and underwater positioning system...
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form of onboard propulsion system. Autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) – Uncrewed underwater vehicle with autonomous guidance system Benthic lander –...
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vehicle unassisted, or to assist with pedalling. Since it sometimes retains both pedals and a discrete connected drive for rider-powered propulsion,...
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be funded by toll revenue or by dedicated transportation taxes. In addition to vehicles that use two or more different devices for propulsion, some also...
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000 lb) by Russia. It is the most capable launch vehicle classification by mass to orbit, exceeding that of the heavy-lift launch vehicle classification. Only...
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Small satellite (redirect from Microsatellite Launch Vehicle)
different classifications are used to categorize them based on mass. Satellites can be built small to reduce the large economic cost of launch vehicles and...
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Nuclear marine propulsion is propulsion of a ship or submarine with heat provided by a nuclear reactor. The power plant heats water to produce steam for...
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The list of hull classifications comprises an alphabetical list of the hull classification symbols used by the United States Navy to identify the type...
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wire. It also uses a highly accurate navigation system. And for the homing, detection, classification and tracking of the targets, the MS4 head, which...
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launch vehicle (HLV) is an orbital launch vehicle capable of lifting payloads between 20,000 to 50,000 kg (44,000 to 110,000 lb) (by NASA classification) or...
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capacity, modifications to the propulsion system for improved maneuverability, and upgrades to the life support systems to provide life support for five...
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launch vehicle (MLV) is a rocket launch vehicle that is capable of lifting between 2,000 to 20,000 kg (4,400 to 44,100 lb) by NASA classification or between...
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and is used for the transportation of people or cargo. The vehicle propulsion is provided by an engine or motor, usually a gasoline/diesel internal combustion...
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