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  Vehicle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1869, a small three wheeled vehicle propelled by a horizontal twin cylinder engine which drove the rear axle by spur-gearing; only one rear wheel was driven, the other turning freely on the axle.
The entire vehicle was enclosed and fitted with windows all around, carried six people, and even had two driving-mirrors for observing traffic approaching from behind; the earlier recorded instance of such a device.
This vehicle is preserved in the Bristol city museum.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vehicle   (674 words)

  
 Coach - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The original meaning of the term coach was: a horse-drawn vehicle designed for the conveyance of more than one passenger — and of mail — and covered for protection from the elements.
A railway coach — also known, especially in the United Kingdom, as a railway carriage — is a vehicle designed for the conveyance of passengers by rail (the first such vehicles were, in fact, often road coaches mounted on frames equipped with railway wheels).
A railway coach can be self-propelled (such as the Budd Rail Diesel Car, in which case it is known as a railcar), form part of a multiple unit of self-propelled vehicles, or be pulled or pushed by one or more locomotives either singly or together with other railroad cars.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coach   (822 words)

  
 People v. Jaudon
In the Jaudon proceedings, as in the Coach case, the City was not provided notice of the oral request by the defendant to the trial court for the return of the impounded vehicle; and counsel for the City was not present when the circuit court ordered the release of the vehicle.
While Coach was exonerated of the State weapons charge, on a finding of no probable cause based upon the State's failure to establish whether he or a passenger possessed the weapon, there was no negation of the fact that his vehicle contained and transported the weapon.
Coach, as the criminal defendant and owner of the impounded vehicle, next contends that the bar of double jeopardy required the circuit court to order the return of his vehicle to him without the payment of the fine and towing and storage costs.
www.state.il.us /court/OPINIONS/AppellateCourt/1999/1stDistrict/September/HTML/1970046.htm   (6875 words)

  
 CARRIAGES of the Regency period
A Dalmation dog raised in the stable with the coach team so that the dog is attached to the horses and protective of the team and carriage.
A coach with two seats and a head in two sections which may be opened and folded back, drop windows to make it an open carriage in good weather.
Process of measuring the track of a vehicle where the dimension is taken to the outsides of the two wheels on the same axle.
www.georgiantimes.homestead.com /files/horse_and_carriage/carriages.html   (2267 words)

  
 RV Buyers Guide : RV Research Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
Pulling a trailer or vehicle behind a pickup, SUV or motorhome that exceeds the vehicle's towing and gross combination weight ratings (gcwr) is a formula for trouble.
However, the most accurate estimation of a vehicle's towing ability is to weigh the vehicle with all fluids (water, fuel, etc.), LP-gas and approximate cargo aboard.
Trailer and motorhome weight-related capacities, such as gvwr, cargo carrying capacity (ccc) and the unloaded vehicle weight (uvw) may be found on a manufacturer's plate or printed label in a conspicuous location on the unit itself.
www.rvbg.com /research/index.cfm?a=4   (540 words)

  
 coach - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Coach (vehicle), four-wheeled, horse-drawn carriage, used to carry passengers; today the term is also used to refer to a railroad passenger car or...
It is also known as the “coach dog” because it was used to precede or...
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ca.encarta.msn.com /coach.html   (113 words)

  
 Black Tie
The vehicle features an audio-visual system with CD player, VCR and TV monitor in the cabin, sunroof, comfortable leather seating, security partition, fiber optic lighting and full bar setup with complimentary liquor, champagne, sodas and water.
It’s also a comfortable vehicle for a small group headed for the airport with lots of luggage, or a golf foursome.
This executive motor coach is configured with comfortable 2-by-2, high-backed upholstered seats along a center aisle.
www.blacktietrans.com /pictures.html   (777 words)

  
 VIN Codes
Commencing in September 1980, Motor Vehicle Safety Standard regulation FMVSS-115 required a 17-digit VIN (vehicle identification number) on all new vehicles sold in the United States.
(In Canada, the applicable regulation is Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations Standard 115 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.) In June of 1983 the American requirements of the regulation moved to Part 565.
The vehicle identification number is divided into four parts: the World Manufacturer's Identification (WMI - three characters); the Vehicle Description Section (VDS - five characters); the check digit; and the Vehicle Identification Section (VIS - eight characters).
www.angelfire.com /ca/TORONTO/VIN/VINcode.html   (230 words)

  
 SMI Vacuum-Assisted Braking - SMI Marketing, Inc.
With the added weight to the GCVW (gross combined vehicle weight, which is the weight of your rig fully loaded PLUS the towed vehicle), the ability to control the activation is a good idea.
In this mode, as soon as the inertia subsides, the towed vehicle brakes are released.
The amount of inertia required to allow the towed vehicle brakes to be applied is controlled at the operating unit by the sensitivity switch.
www.smibrake.com /choose.html   (438 words)

  
 Kingsley Coach......manufacturer of luxury motor special specialty vehicles coach coaches and motorhomes to nascar ...
Kingsley Coach's staff will be with you from concept to completion and beyond.
Because Kingsley starts with a truck chassis and not a bus, the engine is in the front and not under your bed.
We design coaches for special purposes such as NASCAR and Semipro Team race transport with garage units.
www.kingsleycoach.com   (242 words)

  
 School Bus Transportation News at STN Media
An M1 category vehicle is used for the carriage of passengers and has no more than 8 seats in addition to the driver’s seat.
An M2 category vehicle is used for the carriage of passengers and has more than 8 seats in addition to the driver’s seat and a maximum weight not exceeding 5 tonnes.
An M3 category vehicle is used for the carriage of passengers and has more than 8 seats in addition to the driver’s seat and a maximum weight exceeding 5 tonnes.
www.stnonline.com /stn/occupantrestraint/worldwide/sb_brit_retro.htm   (1102 words)

  
 SOUTHERN COACH
In 1981 Southern Coach was asked to join the General Motors bailment pool system, where GM vehicles are shipped directly to Southern Coach for upfit, then delivered to GM dealers.
Southern Coach was one of the first ten GM Special Vehicle Manufacturers to be awarded the truck / SUV chassis bailment where truck and SUV chassis are shipped directly to Southern Coach from the assembly plant that produced the vehicle.
Southern Coach operates four business units; conversion vehicles, commercial vehicles, SLP Performance vehicles and the Carolina Custom Center, a truck, van and SUV accessory upfitter and conversion service center.
www.southerncoach.net /Company.htm   (330 words)

  
 Professional Vehicles - Limousines
Once you've invested in a Cadillac professional vehicle, your Cadillac dealer is aware of their responsibility in safeguarding your Cadillac and assuring you complete satisfaction throughout the ownership experience.
Accidents or damage caused by collision, fire, theft, freezing, vandalism, riot, explosion or from objects striking the vehicle; misuse of the vehicle such as driving over curbs, overloading, racing or other competition; and alterations to the vehicle are not covered.
Cleaning and polishing the finish, vehicle lubrication, replacing filters, spark plugs and brake linings, as well as performing other normal maintenance service detailed in the maintenance schedule and owner's manual are not covered and are performed at the owner's expense.
www.cadillac.com /cadillacjsp/spotlight/ProV/pvpPlan.jsp   (1469 words)

  
 Keeping Kids Safe - City of Alameda California
Passengers must remain seated while the vehicle is in motion and shall not obstruct the aisle with their legs, feet, or other objects.
When reaching their destination, passengers must remain seated until the vehicle stops and only then enter the aisle and go directly to the exit.
All passengers must remain in their seat with their seatbelt fastened (if applicable) or must be secured in their car seat whenever the vehicle is in motion.
www.ci.alameda.ca.us /kidscoach/keeping_kids_safe.html?printable=true   (462 words)

  
 Products   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
Goshen Coach is unique in the industry for requiring each vehicle to pass a complete road test, environmental rain booth test, and receive the 'white glove' nineteen-page inspection.
With more than 22,000 vehicles on the road in 24/7 operations, you will be confident that your Goshen Coach vehicle was built for dependability.
Goshen Coach is the industry leader in product quality and safety as evidenced by meeting the Ford Quality Vehicle Manufacturer standards (QVM) as well as ISO 9002 standards.
1.goshencoach.com /metadot/index.pl?id=2187&isa=Category&op=show   (390 words)

  
 Austin Coach, Vehicle History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
Bodywork was usually by Mann Egerton for a 28 seater coach or by Mulliner for a 30 seater bus.
The coach was back on the road by 1987, re-registered FSU 508, and working on behalf of the Mid Wales Development Authority and finally returned to PSV service in 1997.
During the year 2000, the vehicle was displayed at the Biggin Hill Air Show where it won an award for being the best H.C.V.S. vehicle and, in November the original registration, KYE 782, was restored to the vehicle.
www.belgariad.fsnet.co.uk /austinhistory.htm   (286 words)

  
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Auto manufactures must adhere to federal guidelines for passenger vehicles that require their brakes be able to stop the vehicle without power-assist operating in the event of a power failure while using a limited amount of pedal pressure.
Air systems that supply their own air source can be used on any coach and any towed vehicle, while those that rely on the coach’s air supply obviously are only for use on coaches with air brakes.
You simply plug the receiver into the coach’s power outlet, plug the transmitter into the towed vehicles power outlet and tie into the cold side of the brake switch in the towed vehicle.
www.towingworld.com /articles/braking.doc   (1580 words)

  
 Wolf Coach Emergency Vehicle, Wolf Coach broadcast news vans
Wolf Coach Emergency Vehicle, Wolf Coach broadcast news vans
Late in 2002 Wolf Coach became part of L-3 Communications, a leading source for sophisticated communications components, integrated systems, and solutions.
Wolf Coach Emergency Vehicles were recently featured on the Travel Channel's "Made in America".
www.wolfcoach.com   (170 words)

  
 Coach Care RV Service Centers provide bumper to bumper RV service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
Coach Care Service Centers are the only nationwide bumper-to-bumper service network exclusively for motor homes.
And because we have 31 integrally linked Coach Care locations, our work is guaranteed everywhere you travel.
Coach Care Service Centers are located throughout the country near America's most popular RV destinations, with new centers being added each year.
www.funroads.com /service/coachCare.jhtml   (154 words)

  
 Bus Sales: Goshen Coach
Goshen coaches offer flexible floor plans, high-end audio and video packages, adequate heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, spacious interiors, rear or under floor storage solutions, and are fully ADA compliant and rigorously tested to provide many years of reliable service.
With more than 22,000 vehicles on the road in demanding start-and-stop operations, Goshen Coach represents one of the most dependable means of transportation available.
Each Goshen Coach vehicle is built with dual rear wheels for maximum stability and is designed for utmost passenger safety.
www.centralstatesbus.com /goshen/goshen.html   (193 words)

  
 Coach and Vehicle Manager - Software for Travel Agents and Tour Operators.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
Management of vehicle running costs and expenses is essential to estimating profitability of your transfer or tour coaches and buses.
Each coach or bus is monitored by a Coach Duty Number.
Price Calculations are made according to the chosen coach companies, and/or route details, as well as fuel costs and running expenses.
www.sansejour.com /eng/software/sejours-travel-agents-software04.html   (248 words)

  
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Community Coach, a service of the Council on Aging of Martin County, is the public transportation service for Martin County as designated by the Martin County Board of County Commissioners.
Community Coach provides a curb-to-curb, advance reservation, shared ride transportation service and also operates fixed-route services in Indiantown and Stuart Our hours of operation are 7 a.m.
Community Coach vehicles are designed to accommodate the special needs of our riders who use wheelchairs, walkers, canes, guide dogs and other mobility aids.
www.coamc.org /cc   (1671 words)

  
 International Motor Group Inc - FAQ
Big is not necessarily beautiful, but those desiring to charter motor coaches should be aware that small businesses may not have the full range of technical and management support necessary to provide “world class” service.
Remember, however, that modern coaches have a long life and general presentation, cleanliness, and mechanical condition may be more important than actual age.
Reputable motor coach carriers are proud of their products, services and facilities - they have nothing to hide.
www.imgcoach.com /faq.asp   (860 words)

  
 Bold abduction of coach raises Mexicans' anxiety
Rubén Omar Romano, Cruz Azul's head coach, was ambushed by gunmen and kidnapped in broad daylight on Tuesday, becoming the latest high-profile victim in an epidemic of abductions in Mexico.
The kidnappers snatched Romano, an Argentine and a veteran soccer coach, as he was driving home after practice in southern Mexico City.
According to police, a white Geo Tracker slipped in front of Romano's BMW sport utility vehicle as he drove down a narrow street near the team's practice field.
www.azcentral.com /arizonarepublic/news/articles/0724kidnapping.html   (695 words)

  
 SMI Vacuum-Assisted Braking - FourWire Model
A single bonded wire harness is run to the rear of the coach for the connection to the towed vehicle.
from the towed vehicle brake light switch to a dash mounted light in the coach.
Any time the dash light is on, the towed vehicle brakes are on.
www.smibrake.com /fourwire.html   (190 words)

  
 PRESS RELEASE State of Alabama Orders Kingsley Mobile Command Post Vehicle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
Under the terms of the contract, Kingsley Coach will be delivering a customized Command Post Vehicle powered by a conventional cab Kenworth T-2000 that can carry multiple communication systems and highly sophisticated computers, electronics, and other state-of-the-art technology.
A Kingsley Coach is mounted on a class 7 or 8 heavy-duty chassis powered by top names such as Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo, and Freightliner.
RV owners refer to the Kingsley Coach as "The Most Extraordinary Home on the Road." Additional information is available at http://www.kingsleycoach.com.
www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=93627   (412 words)

  
 Ambulance Manufacturer - Wheeled Coach Industries - Ambulance - Ambulance Parts - Used Ambulances - Ambulances Sales - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
Due to an unfortunate roll-over accident involving our 2003 Wheeled Coach Rescue (which is a testimonial in itself the way it held up and protected the firefighters), our sales reprentative, Mike Kwit, worked with the vehicle committee at the Waterford Fire Department, to make significant changes to these two Rescues.
Wheeled Coach definately builds a quality product, and after touring their assembly line, it becomes even more evident after observing the attention to detail the workers give.
Wheeled Coach ambulances are quality built to last on the road or in the city.
www.wheeledcoach.com /customer_testimonials.html   (4564 words)

  
 Coach: Dauber's Vehicle - TV.com
Dauber turns a deaf ear to Hayden's advice while choosing a new car, and winds up with a model that he can't afford.
Craig T. Nelson (Coach Hayden Fox), Pam Stone (Coach Judith "Judy" Watkins (1989-1994, 1997)), Jerry Van Dyke (Asst.
Coach Luther Van Dam), Clare Carey (Kelly Fox (1989-1994)), Shelley Fabares (Christine Armstrong Fox), Bill Fagerbakke (Dauber Dybinski), Kris Kamm (Stuart Rosebrock (1989-1991))
www.tv.com /coach/daubers-vehicle/episode/22217/summary.html   (136 words)

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