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Introduction and type of automobiles

Hello friend's, so in this post we will talk about introduction and type of automobile.

1. Introduction
An automobile is a self-propelled vehicle that is used to transport passengers and goods on land.  A vehicle is a machine used to transport passengers and goods.  A self-propelled vehicle is one in which the power required for propulsion is produced from within.  Airplanes, ships, motor boats, locomotives, cars, buses, trucks, jeeps, tractors, scooters, motorcycles are examples of self-propelled vehicles.  Motor vehicle is another name for self-propelled vehicle driven on the ground.  Thus, the automobile is a type of vehicle that is self-propelled and used for the purposes of transportation on land.  Cars, buses, trucks, jeeps, tractors, scooters, motorcycles are examples of automobiles.  Since an automobile is driven on land, it differs from other types of self-propelled vehicles, such as airplanes, helicopters, rockets, ships, motor boats, locomotives.

Automobile engineering is a branch of engineering in which we all study about automobiles and practice promoting them.  The term "automotive engineering" has the same meaning.

Mobile or motive means, which can run.  Automobile or automotive means one who can walk on his own.  A railway wagon cannot carry itself on a rail if it is not pushed or pulled by external force.  If not pulled by external force, a trolley cannot carry itself on the road.  The railway wagon is pulled on the rail by railroad.  The trolley is pulled onto the road by an automobile which can be a jeep or tractor.  In automobile engineering, we study about self-propelled vehicles such as cars, buses, jeeps, trucks, tractors, scooters, motorcycles.  Aeronautical engineering deals with airplanes, helicopters, rockets, etc., which fly in the air.  Marine engineering is related to ships, motor boats, etc., which flow in water.

Different names of automobiles:
 1. Auto
 2. Automobile
 3. Auto buggy
 4. Autocar
 5. Car
 6. Motor Car
 7. Motor
 8. Automotive
 9. Motor Wagon
 10. Motor Coach
 11. Horseless cart

2. Types of automobiles
Automobiles are classified on the following basis:
1. Objective:
 (i) Passenger vehicle - car, jeep, bus.
 (ii) Goods Vehicle - Truck.

2. Capacity:
(i) Light motor vehicles - cars, motorcycles, scooters.

(ii) Heavy motor vehicles - bus, coach, tractor.

3. Use of fuel:
(i) Petrol vehicles - cars, jeeps, motorcycles, scooters.
(ii) Diesel vehicles - trucks, buses, tractors, bulldozers.
(iii) Electric Cab - Battery Truck, Forklift.
(iv) Steam Carriage - Steam Road Roller.
(v) Gas vehicle - CNG vehicle.

4. Number of wheels:
(i) Two-wheeler - Mopeds, Scooters, Motorcycles.
(ii) Three Wheeler - Tempo, Road Roller.
(iii) Four Wheeler - Car, Jeep, Bus, Tractor.
(iv) Six wheelers - trucks, tenors, gun carriage vehicles.
(v) Eight or more wheels - car transport, rocket transporter.

5. Drive vehicles:
 (i) Single-wheel drive vehicle.
 (ii) Two-wheel drive vehicles.
 (iii) Four-wheel drive vehicles.
 (iv) Six-wheel drive vehicles.

Specifications of automobile
The following specifications are mentioned when purchasing an automobile:
(i) Type: Car, Truck, Scooter, Motorcycle, Bus.
(ii) Capacity: 5 ton, 3 ton, 1 ton, 1/2 ton, 4 seater, 6 seater, 30 seater, 45 seater.
(iii) Mack: Tata, leyland, standard.
(iv) Drive: Left hand drive, right hand drive, single-wheel drive, two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, six-wheel drive.
(v) Model: Year of manufacture and code number.

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