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== Vehicle == | ==Vehicle== | ||
A '''vehicle''' is a machine that transports people or cargo. Vehicles include wagons, bicycles, motor vehicles (motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses), railed vehicles (trains, trams), watercraft (ships, boats), amphibious vehicles (hovercraft), aircraft (airplanes, helicopters), and spacecraft. | |||
[[File:Bikes,_buses_and_cars_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1516362.jpg|Bikes, buses, and cars|thumb|right]] | |||
== Types of Vehicles == | ==Types of Vehicles== | ||
Vehicles can be broadly categorized based on their mode of operation and the environment in which they operate. | |||
=== Land Vehicles === | ===Land Vehicles=== | ||
Land vehicles are the most common type of vehicle and include | Land vehicles are the most common type of vehicle and include both wheeled and tracked vehicles. | ||
====Wheeled Vehicles==== | |||
Wheeled vehicles are the most prevalent form of land transport. They include: | |||
* '''[[Bicycle|Bicycles]]''': Human-powered vehicles with two wheels. | |||
* '''[[Motorcycle|Motorcycles]]''': Motor-powered two-wheeled vehicles. | |||
* '''[[Car|Cars]]''': Four-wheeled motor vehicles used for transporting passengers. | |||
* '''[[Bus|Buses]]''': Large motor vehicles designed to carry many passengers. | |||
* '''[[Truck|Trucks]]''': Motor vehicles designed to transport cargo. | |||
[[File:Electric_vehicle_charging_point_-_geograph.org.uk_-_5804565.jpg|Electric vehicle charging point|thumb|left]] | |||
=== | ====Tracked Vehicles==== | ||
Tracked vehicles use continuous tracks instead of wheels and are often used in rough terrain. Examples include tanks and bulldozers. | |||
===Rail Vehicles=== | |||
Rail vehicles run on tracks and include: | |||
* '''[[Train|Trains]]''': Connected series of rail vehicles that move along a track to transport cargo or passengers. | |||
* '''[[Tram|Trams]]''': Rail vehicles that run on tracks in urban areas. | |||
[[File:Steam_train_beside_the_River_Dart_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4881006.jpg|Steam train beside the River Dart|thumb|right]] | |||
== | ===Watercraft=== | ||
Watercraft are vehicles that travel on water. They include: | |||
* '''[[Boat|Boats]]''': Small watercraft for personal or small group transport. | |||
* '''[[Ship|Ships]]''': Large watercraft for transporting goods and passengers across seas and oceans. | |||
===Aircraft=== | |||
Aircraft are vehicles that travel through the air. They include: | |||
* '''[[Airplane|Airplanes]]''': Fixed-wing aircraft powered by engines. | |||
* '''[[Helicopter|Helicopters]]''': Rotorcraft that can take off and land vertically. | |||
===Spacecraft=== | |||
Spacecraft are vehicles designed for travel or operation in outer space. They include: | |||
* '''[[Space Shuttle|Space Shuttles]]''': Partially reusable spacecraft used by NASA. | |||
[[File:OV-101_first_flight.jpg|Space Shuttle OV-101 first flight|thumb|left]] | |||
==Power Sources== | |||
Vehicles can be powered by various energy sources, including: | Vehicles can be powered by various energy sources, including: | ||
* '''Internal Combustion Engines''': Use | * '''[[Internal combustion engine|Internal Combustion Engines]]''': Use fuel combustion to generate power. | ||
* '''Electric Motors''': Use electricity stored in batteries | * '''[[Electric vehicle|Electric Motors]]''': Use electricity stored in batteries. | ||
* '''Hybrid Systems''': Combine internal combustion engines with electric motors | * '''[[Hybrid vehicle|Hybrid Systems]]''': Combine internal combustion engines with electric motors. | ||
[[File:Honda_R18A_Engine.JPG|Honda R18A Engine|thumb|right]] | |||
Vehicles | ==History of Vehicles== | ||
The history of vehicles dates back to ancient times with the invention of the wheel. Over centuries, vehicles have evolved from simple carts to complex machines capable of space travel. | |||
== | ===Early Vehicles=== | ||
The earliest vehicles were human or animal-powered, such as carts and chariots. | |||
===Industrial Revolution=== | |||
The Industrial Revolution brought significant advancements in vehicle technology, including the development of steam-powered vehicles. | |||
===20th Century=== | |||
The 20th century saw the mass production of automobiles, the rise of aviation, and the exploration of space. | |||
[[File:Treemap_of_most-produced_vehicles_to_date.png|Treemap of most-produced vehicles|thumb|left]] | |||
== | ==Modern Developments== | ||
Modern vehicles are increasingly focused on sustainability and efficiency, with advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles. | |||
== | ==Related Pages== | ||
* [[Transportation]] | |||
* [[Automobile]] | |||
* [[Public transport]] | |||
* [[Electric vehicle]] | |||
* [[Space exploration]] | |||
[[Category:Vehicles]] | [[Category:Vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:48, 23 March 2025
Vehicle[edit]
A vehicle is a machine that transports people or cargo. Vehicles include wagons, bicycles, motor vehicles (motorcycles, cars, trucks, buses), railed vehicles (trains, trams), watercraft (ships, boats), amphibious vehicles (hovercraft), aircraft (airplanes, helicopters), and spacecraft.
Types of Vehicles[edit]
Vehicles can be broadly categorized based on their mode of operation and the environment in which they operate.
Land Vehicles[edit]
Land vehicles are the most common type of vehicle and include both wheeled and tracked vehicles.
Wheeled Vehicles[edit]
Wheeled vehicles are the most prevalent form of land transport. They include:
- Bicycles: Human-powered vehicles with two wheels.
- Motorcycles: Motor-powered two-wheeled vehicles.
- Cars: Four-wheeled motor vehicles used for transporting passengers.
- Buses: Large motor vehicles designed to carry many passengers.
- Trucks: Motor vehicles designed to transport cargo.
Tracked Vehicles[edit]
Tracked vehicles use continuous tracks instead of wheels and are often used in rough terrain. Examples include tanks and bulldozers.
Rail Vehicles[edit]
Rail vehicles run on tracks and include:
- Trains: Connected series of rail vehicles that move along a track to transport cargo or passengers.
- Trams: Rail vehicles that run on tracks in urban areas.
Watercraft[edit]
Watercraft are vehicles that travel on water. They include:
- Boats: Small watercraft for personal or small group transport.
- Ships: Large watercraft for transporting goods and passengers across seas and oceans.
Aircraft[edit]
Aircraft are vehicles that travel through the air. They include:
- Airplanes: Fixed-wing aircraft powered by engines.
- Helicopters: Rotorcraft that can take off and land vertically.
Spacecraft[edit]
Spacecraft are vehicles designed for travel or operation in outer space. They include:
- Space Shuttles: Partially reusable spacecraft used by NASA.
Power Sources[edit]
Vehicles can be powered by various energy sources, including:
- Internal Combustion Engines: Use fuel combustion to generate power.
- Electric Motors: Use electricity stored in batteries.
- Hybrid Systems: Combine internal combustion engines with electric motors.
History of Vehicles[edit]
The history of vehicles dates back to ancient times with the invention of the wheel. Over centuries, vehicles have evolved from simple carts to complex machines capable of space travel.
Early Vehicles[edit]
The earliest vehicles were human or animal-powered, such as carts and chariots.
Industrial Revolution[edit]
The Industrial Revolution brought significant advancements in vehicle technology, including the development of steam-powered vehicles.
20th Century[edit]
The 20th century saw the mass production of automobiles, the rise of aviation, and the exploration of space.
Modern Developments[edit]
Modern vehicles are increasingly focused on sustainability and efficiency, with advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.
