Vehicle

Vehicle

A vehicle is a machine that transports people or cargo. Vehicles include bicycles, motor vehicles (such as cars, trucks, and buses), trains, watercraft (ships, boats), amphibious vehicles, aircraft, and spacecraft.

Types of Vehicles

Land Vehicles

Land vehicles are the most common type of vehicle and include a wide range of machines designed for travel on roads and tracks.

• Bicycles: Human-powered vehicles with two wheels, commonly used for personal transport and recreation.
• Motor Vehicles: Powered by internal combustion engines or electric motors, these include cars, trucks, and buses.
• Trains: Rail vehicles that run on tracks and are used for transporting passengers and goods over long distances.

Watercraft

Watercraft are vehicles designed for travel on water.

• Boats: Smaller watercraft used for personal transport, fishing, and recreation.
• Ships: Larger vessels used for transporting goods and passengers across seas and oceans.

Aircraft

Aircraft are vehicles capable of flight.

• Airplanes: Fixed-wing aircraft powered by engines, used for passenger and cargo transport.
• Helicopters: Rotorcraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing, used for various purposes including rescue and transport.

Spacecraft

Spacecraft are vehicles designed for travel in outer space.

• Space Shuttles: Reusable spacecraft used by NASA for human spaceflight missions.
• Satellites: Unmanned spacecraft used for communication, weather monitoring, and scientific research.

Power Sources

Vehicles can be powered by various energy sources, including:

• Internal Combustion Engines: Use gasoline or diesel fuel to power vehicles.
• Electric Motors: Use electricity stored in batteries to power vehicles, such as electric cars and bicycles.
• Hybrid Systems: Combine internal combustion engines with electric motors to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

Environmental Impact

Vehicles have a significant impact on the environment, contributing to air pollution and climate change. Efforts to reduce this impact include the development of electric vehicles and the promotion of public transportation.

Related Pages

• Automobile
• Bicycle
• Train
• Boat
• Airplane
• Spacecraft

References

• "Vehicle." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle
• "Types of Vehicles." Transport and Mobility. https://www.transportandmobility.com/types-of-vehicles

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  Bikes, buses, and cars

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  Steam train beside the River Dart

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  Electric bicycles in Yangzhou

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  Space Shuttle Enterprise first flight

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  Boat, train, and cars in Columbia River Gorge

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  Treemap of most-produced vehicles

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  Electric vehicle charging point

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  Honda R18A Engine

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  Brake lights on the Las Vegas Strip