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Automobile
Of or relating to any vehicle, usually designed to carry passengers, that operates on ordinary roads and typically has four wheels and a gasoline or diesel internal-combustion engine.
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Air scoop
Automotive; Automobile
Shaped section of the body to channel air to a particular component.
Ackermann principle
Automotive; Automobile
Standard automotive steering principle whereby the inside wheel automatically turns an appropriately tighter circle than the outside wheel when taking a bend.
Acoustic induction control
Automotive; Automobile
Engine air intake system using a valve that intermittently closes or restricts the flow of air to the cylinders, improving engine performance at some engine speeds.
Aerodynamics
Automotive; Automobile
The study of atmospheric interaction with moving objects or – more simply - the science of reducing wind drag.
Air spoiler
Automotive; Automobile
Curved lip that deflects the airstream, increasing downward pressure on the car's rear.
Air inlet valve
Automotive; Automobile
Movable flap in a plenum chamber to vary the ratio of fresh air and recirculated air entering the ventilation system.
Air deflector
Automotive; Automobile
Large wing mounted on a roof or cab top to deflect air over a trailer, reducing wind drag.
