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  Sport utility vehicle Summary
A sport utility vehicle, or SUV, is a type of passenger vehicle which combines the load-hauling and versatility of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying space of a van or station wagon.
Sport utility vehicles were originally descended from commercial and military vehicles such as the Jeep and Land Rover.
"Utility" or "ute" refers to an automobile with a flatbed rear or pick-up, typically seating two passengers and is often used by tradesmen, and is typically not a 4WD vehicle.
www.bookrags.com /Sport_utility_vehicle   (3882 words)

  
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The Chevrolet Tracker is the rebadged and all-new redesigned compact Sport Utility Vehicle that Chevrolet used to replace the slumping Geo Tracker.
A sport utility vehicle is a type of passenger vehicle which combines passenger-carrying and load-hauling abilities with features designed for off-road driving.
Vehicle Description: Pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect.
www.lycos.com /info/sport-utility-vehicle.html   (592 words)

  
  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: List of recent automobile models by type
A leisure activity vehicle is a small van, generally related to a supermini, with a second or even a third seat row, and a large, tall boot.
A fourth-generation (2006-) Ford Explorer, the best-selling mid-size SUV in the United States A sport utility vehicle, or SUV, is a passenger vehicle which combines the towing capability of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying space of a sedan.
The Pontiac Torrent is a sport utility vehicle (SUV) sold by the Pontiac division of General Motors, and replaced the U-body Aztek as the companys crossover SUV for 2006.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/List-of-recent-automobile-models-by-type   (7269 words)

  
 Utility Vehicle Operation By UWW Employees
Utility vehicles are permitted to cross public streets and roadways only at marked pedestrian crosswalks.
Operation of utility vehicles after sunset is prohibited, except when the vehicle is equipped with head and tail lights and such lights are illuminated during operation.
Cargo that is transported by utility vehicles must not protrude from the sides of utility vehicles and must be adequately secured to prevent accidental cargo loss during transit.
www.uww.edu /Adminaff/vehicleemployees.htm   (1013 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Renault Espace
VW Sharan The VW Sharan is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) or people carrier sold by Volkswagen in Europe, in a joint venture with Ford, which sells a version of the same model as the Ford Galaxy.
PSA decided the Espace was too expensive and too risky a design to put into production, and Matra took their idea to Renault (PSA finally ventured into the minivan sector 11 years later with the Citroën Evasion/Peugeot 806).
An MPV or multi-purpose vehicle is a passenger-carrying vehicle based on a car platform, and is generally a one box design—neither a distinct bonnet (US: hood) nor boot (US: trunk), but rather a maximised interior space.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Renault-Espace   (3791 words)

  
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Designed for general purpose, worksite, turf and recreational applications, the new unity vehicle is available in four configurations and incorporates the same technology used on the company's tractors, which have been sold in the U.S. for more than 30 years.
While the company may have aimed for commonality between its new utility vehicle and its tractors in many areas, Burnside said the Kubota D902 diesel engine was designed specifically for the RTV900 utility vehicle.
The vehicle's ground drive is a hydrostatic transmission (HST) system that incorporates a shaft-driven pump, mounted to the engine block, that de livers power to a single motor.
www.sunriseequipment.com /articles.aspx?article=21   (698 words)

  
 Utility Vehicle Musts'
A vehicle’s run time often depends on the terrain on which it is used and the weight of the load it is carrying.
Electric vehicles tend to be quieter than their gas and diesel counterparts, and they tend to require less maintenance.
Manufacturers of utility vehicles also are striving to make their gasoline machines more fuel efficient and economical to operate, and users have seen significant improvement in the last 5-10 years in both gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles.
www.facilitiesnet.com /ms/article.asp?id=3353   (855 words)

  
 Utility Vehicle Operation At UWW By Contractors
Contract supervisors are additionally accountable for the safe operation of utility vehicles by contract operators under their direction and control, their compliance with this safety policy, and for the application of appropriate enforcement of the Rules of Operation.
The maximum permissible speed of utility vehicles on any campus walkway is 5 miles per hour (approximately the speed of a brisk walk).
I understand that if I neglect to follow any of the stated rules that I may lose utility vehicle operation privileges, that legal action may be taken against me or my employer and that my employer’s contract with UWW may be immediately suspended or terminated.
www.uww.edu /adminaff/vehiclecontractors.htm   (1054 words)

  
 Porsche : Porsche to make new sports utility vehicle in Leipzig
Porsche AG is to produce its forthcoming sport and off-road utility vehicle in a purpose-built new plant in the Eastern German city of Leipzig.
Leipzig is in a favorable position in terms of transport logistics on the axis extending from Bratislava to the seaports of Emden and Bremerhaven.
The Porsche sports utility vehicle is to be built on the same platform as the corresponding model from Volkswagen AG.
www.autointell.com /sports_cars/porsche/manufacturing/porsche-cayenne-leibzig.htm   (872 words)

  
 Utility Vehicle Operation - Cushman and Cushman Type
All individuals driving a utility vehicle who are not university employees will be issued a driver authorization card after they have been authorized to drive and they have read and signed the safe operations statement.
Individuals caught driving utility vehicles without driver authorization/driver authorization card for non-employees will be removed from the vehicle and the vehicle impounded until the campus organization controlling the vehicle, claims it.
Unless the utility vehicle is equipped with head and taillights they may not be operated at night.
www.uww.edu /adminaff/cushman.htm   (625 words)

  
 Utility vehicles
These utility vehicles offer dual internal wet disk brakes and a variable speed drive that allows forward speeds of up to 15 mpg with no shifting.
This utility vehicle has extra-large front mud flaps to provide splash protection for those sitting on the two-person bench seat.
This utility vehicle's top speed is 25 mph and it has a two-person bench seat.
www.grounds-mag.com /mag/grounds_maintenance_focus_utility_vehicles_2/index.html   (1027 words)

  
 New utility vehicle from Kubota - utility equipment Diesel Progress North American Edition - Find Articles
Designed for general purpose, worksite, turf and recreational applications, the new unity vehicle is available in four configurations and incorporates the same technology used on the company's tractors, which have been sold in the U.S. for more than 30 years.
Kubota entered the utility vehicle market based on the growing trends of utility vehicles and the resources it already had to produce the vehicles, said James Burnside, product manager at Kubota.
The vehicle's ground drive is a hydrostatic transmission (HST) system that incorporates a shaft-driven pump, mounted to the engine block, that de livers power to a single motor.
findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FZX/is_3_70/ai_114698577   (760 words)

  
 Jeep Utility Parts - Jeep Utility Accessories - Partstrain.com
The Jeep Utility vehicle is influenced by the military type vehicle but the forms were halfway between the normal rounded forms of the vehicles and the boxy Jeep of that period.
The Jeep Utility is a 4 wheel drive vehicle to provide better traction of tires to the surface of the road that prevents skids on slippery roads.
The jeep utility is a vehicle that must be well maintained and sometimes must be upgraded to keep up with the ever changing technology in the vehicle industry.
www.partstrain.com /ShopByVehicle/JEEP/UTILITY   (493 words)

  
 sport utility vehicle clipart images - Your Search For "sport utility vehicle" Returned 30 Clipart Images
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 Utility Trucks: Spec'ing for success
Not only do you have to know truck chassis, you also have to be an expert on various kinds of power equipment - diggers, cranes, hoists, winches, and loaders, for instance - and have a thorough understanding of their application in a particular industry.
To make it tougher still, you have to be a good communicator because building a utility vehicle is truly a team endeavor.
"Utility vehicles are much tougher to spec than other trucks," observes Dave Sinclair, medium-duty sales manager for Atlanta Freightliner.
fleetowner.com /mag/fleet_utility_trucks_specing/index.html   (1714 words)

  
 Bobcat® Utility Vehicle
Utility vehicles are now even better with the launch of the Series II machines in Autumn 2007 as distributed through Daken!
The 4x4 2200 is the ideal utility vehicle for farming, construction and estate use during the week, and for outdoor recreation on the weekends.
This model is the utility vehicle that goes wherever you have a job to do...carrying people and cargo!
www.daken.com.au /bobcat_utility_vehicle.htm   (203 words)

  
 Sport Utility Vehicle - Top Ten Results Online - Discover New.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A sport utility vehicle, or SUV, is a type of passenger vehicle which combines the towing capability of a pickup truck with the passenger-carrying space of a station wagon.
Utility vehicles are rapidly capturing the market due to its multifarious use.
Sport Utilities — Facts: The sport-utility vehicle (SUV) category continues to be one of the...
www.discovernew.net /sport-utility-vehicle.html   (257 words)

  
 OSU SAF 211: Golf Cart/Utility Vehicle Policy
Golf Cart/Utility Vehicles are not to be driven on any landscaped area unless it is the only available way to gain access to the specific area where work is being performed.
Golf Cart/Utility Vehicle Safety Guidelines Acknowledgement form from each employee in their department who operates a Golf Cart/Utility Vehicle, attesting to the employee’s knowledge and understanding of, and agreement to abide by, the Golf Cart/Utility Vehicle policy.
Golf Cart/Utility Vehicles owned by OSU Departments will be equipped and maintained with working headlights, and taillights (two red lights, one each located on the opposite sides at the rear of the Golf Cart/Utility Vehicle that stay on during night operations).
oregonstate.edu /dept/budgets/SAFManual/SAF211.htm   (1389 words)

  
 Electric Utility Vehicles - Utility vehicle advice and free golf cart quotes from leading dealers
Electric utility vehicles use a bank of standard lead-acid batteries to run an electric motor.
This type of utility vehicle has greatly increased power and range over models available five or ten years ago.
A distinct advantage of electric utility vehicles is their cost to operate: it can be five or 10 times more expensive to operate a gas model.
www.buyerzone.com /industrial/golf_carts/tmm-electric-utility-vehicles.html   (494 words)

  
 Basic Utility Vehicle Design Competition   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The basic utility vehicle (BUV) is usually made up of a salvaged small pickup truck, which is cut off at the cab bed interface.
This past year, their vehicle was built around a Chinese walking tractor and was intended for use on a micro farm.
Copes notes that the rear part of the vehicle can be manufactured in country to meet cultural needs, but it must be demonstrated that 10,000 vehicles a year can be built for a very low material cost.
www.acteonline.org /members/techniques/sept04_feature8.cfm   (682 words)

  
 Utility Vehicle for all terrain by Hud-Son
This track vehicle has many uses such as a snowmobile trail groomer, cross-country ski trail grooming, construction site work, cargo carrier or even a sport utility vehicle!
This new ATV utility vehicle has a rubber track drive built for all terrains.
Trail grooming, sport utility vehicle, construction work vehicle, snowmobile trail groomer, cargo carrier, skid-steer, forestry and log skidder are some of it's many uses.
www.hud-son.com /UtilityVehicle.html   (143 words)

  
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www.cartoonstock.com /directory/S/Sport_Utility_vehicle_gifts.asp   (992 words)

  
 2006 Smart - Smart Utility Vehicle to be Called ForMore pictures
The smart utility vehicle (suv), scheduled for the year 2006, will bear the name smart formore.
The new smart model will be a distinctive vehicle, unique in the market - so unique that we translate `suv' as smart utility vehicle," explained Andreas Renschler, President of smart gmbh.
The basic principle of this logic is to give names which have a direct connection to the uses of the vehicle concerned.
www.motorcities.com /contents/04AIJ262255974.html   (361 words)

  
 Chrysler Sport Utility Vehicle   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Vehicle Type: Mid-sized Sport Utility Vehicle - Front Engine/Rear...
Offers a large inventory of trucks, cars, mini-vans and sport utility vehicles in new and used vehicles with award-winning parts, service, detail shop and vehicle rentals.
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www.chrysler-directory.com /chrysler-sport-utility-vehicle.html   (154 words)

  
 Vehicle tents for SUV, Sport utility vehicle, minivan, truck tent by DAC, Inc.
These tents convert your minivan, sport utility vehicle, truck with camper top and SUV into a complete tent camping unit.
In addition to the vehicle tents, DAC, Inc. offers respirator bags or pouches for use in the safety and construction industry.
Vehicle tents convert your SUV; minivan, sport utility vehicle; truck with camper top, or cap,into a complete camping unit.
www.eatel.net /~dacinc   (200 words)

  
 Pre-owned Sport Utility Vehicle Can Be A Good Choice
Pre owned sports utility vehicles can be very good option for people who want to buy a vehicle, but do not have the money to buy a brand new one.
So the vehicle is as good as new, and it all depends on how you use the vehicle and how well you take care of it.
Since the body of the vehicle is built in such a way that the maneuvering the vehicle is very easy no matter on what kind of terrain you are running the vehicle.
www.articledashboard.com /Article/Pre-owned-Sport-Utility-Vehicle-can-be-a-Good-Choice/124002   (708 words)

  
 Competition expands utility vehicle choices Golf Course News - Find Articles
Never before have superintendents had this many utility vehicles to choose from.
John Deere's current Gator utility vehicle line was introduced in 1992 and is about to see its first major facelift, according to David Thorne, group brand marketing manager for utility vehicles.
With electric utility vehicles making up an increasing portion of the marketplace, Toro will be adding a mid-duty E-Workman powered by a 48V system early next year.
findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa4031/is_200306/ai_n9276374   (877 words)

  
 5Best Trucks: Luxury Sport-Utility Vehicle - 5Best Trucks - Car and Driver March 2006
Of course, an SUV that’s all sport and not much utility wouldn’t be worth much, but the SRX delivers an interior package that is exceedingly comfortable for four or five occupants.
The front and rear compartments are roomy and well laid out, and there are 32 cubic feet behind the second seat that make for generous luggage space.
This utility and driving satisfaction are wrapped in sheetmetal that is perhaps the best embodiment of Cadillac’s chiseled look.
www.caranddriver.com /besttrucks/10681/5best-trucks-luxury-sport-utility-vehicle.html   (376 words)

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