BASIC CONCEPT OF AUTOMOBILE
1. Definition
2. Classification
1. Definition: A automobile is a self propelled vehicle, which run over the ground to transfer goods or passenger, it’s called automobile.
A self propelled vehicle is that in which power required for propulsion is produced from within itself. The automobile is driven by and internal combustion of fuel, electricity or battery.
The automobile is types of motor vehicle, the other type of motor vehicle are classified as per their modes of transport.
a) Water transport such as ships, boats.
b) Air transport such as aeroplanes , helicopters.
c) Railway transport such as locomotives.
d) Road transport for specific heavy commercial and finical purpose such as earth moving equipment e.g. tractor, bulldozers, excavator, dumpers and mobile cranes, container trucks, oil truck.
e) Space transport such as space craft, rocket.
2. Classification of automobile
Purpose:
a) Passenger vehicle: Motor cycle, scooter, car, jeep etc.
b) Goods vehicle: Truck, tractor, dumper.
c) Special purpose: Ambulance, fire breaker, army vehicle.
Load capacity:
a) Light duty vehicle: Motor cycle, scooter, car, jeep etc.
b) Medium vehicle: Tempo, mini bus, pick-up van.
c) Heavy vehicle: Bus, truck, tractor.
According to use of fuel:
a) Petrol vehicle: Motor cycle, car, scooter.
b) Diesel vehicle: Bus, truck.
c) Gas vehicle: CNG car, LPG, auto rickshaw.
d) Electronic vehicle: Toto, electric bike, electric car etc.