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wheelbase
thumb|320px|Wheelbase (measured between rotational center hubs of wheels) thumb|320px|Bicycle and motorcycle geometry|Bike geometry parameters: The wheelbase of a [[bicycle]] In both road and rail vehicles, the wheelbase is the horizontal distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels. For road vehicles with more than two axles (for example, some trucks and buses), the wheelbase is the distance between the steering (front) axle and the centerpoint of the driving axle group. In the case of a tri-axle truck or bus, the wheelbase would be the distance between the steering axle and a po
Red Bull Powertrains
Formula One power unit manufacturer
automotive engineering
discipline of engineering
ride height
space between the base of an automobile and the ground
automotive aerodynamics
study of road vehicles aerodynamics
axle track
distance across between the wheels of a vehicle
drive-by-wire
automotive technology
Formula Student
UK student engineering competition
vehicle dynamics
the study of vehicle motion changes in response to interaction with driver inputs, road conditions and other ambient conditions
Noise, vibration, and harshness
study and modification of the noise and vibration characteristics of vehicles
breakover angle
vehicle measurement which determines how easily the chassis may touch the ground between the axles
unit construction
in motorcycle manufacturing, a combined engine and gearbox
ground pressure
measurement of pressure exerted on the ground, often used for the pressure from an offroad vehicle's wheels or tracks
Virtual prototyping
computer-simulated prototype development
IAV
company
Surround-view system
assistive vehicle technology using omnidirectional video
ramp angle
angle between the ground and the line drawn between the tire and the lowest-hanging part of the vehicle in front or in back
load transfer
change in wheel load or center of mass in a vehicle due to acceleration, suspension or cargo shifting
Body in white
Stage prior to assembly (automobile manufacturing) where components are permanently joined