conventional vehicle

collocation in English

meaningsofconventionalandvehicle

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conventional
adjective
uk
/kənˈven.ʃən.əl/us
/kənˈven.ʃən.əl/
traditional ...
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vehicle
noun
uk
/ˈvɪə.kəl/us
/ˈviː.ə.kəl/
formal
a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially ...
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(Definition ofconventionalandvehiclefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The fact is that, in aconventionalvehicle, the new technology seems to work well.
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The hybrid technology that is available today offers about twice the fuel efficiency of aconventionalvehicle, with only half of the carbon dioxide emissions.
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The system can offer twice the fuel efficiency of aconventionalvehicle, with only half the carbon dioxide emissions, with air pollution benefits in the most polluted areas.
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The bay is accessible byconventionalvehiclealong a road ending in a carpark.
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This includes conservative estimates with depreciation (seen as more depreciation than aconventionalvehicle, although that is not the current norm) and with progressively higher gas prices.
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It is estimated that one pound of atmospheric pollution is emitted per mile driven in aconventionalvehicle.
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The presence of the hydraulic powertrain is intended to achieve better fuel economy than aconventionalvehicle.
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Most roads in the park are gravel with some sandy stretches and can be driven on with aconventionalvehicle.
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The presence of the electric powertrain is intended to achieve either better fuel economy than aconventionalvehicleor better performance.
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It is clear that such vehicles can be quieter than conventional vehicles and that they can give rise to relatively low emissions of gaseous pollutants.
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Clearly, the ability to increase the growth of the market depends on reducing the cost differential with conventional vehicles.
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It is these features that have largely given rise to criticisms by drivers accustomed to more conventional vehicles.
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However, the scarcity and poor quality of road infrastructure limits land transportation by conventional vehicles.
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Solar cars lack the safety and convenience features of conventional vehicles.
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Emissions from conventional vehicles actually rise when the engine is idling.
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There was no provision for a 6 ton model; more conventional vehicles were used to take on the heavier role.
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Long road trains, articulated buses, and internal transport trolley trains use articulated steering to achieve smaller turning circles, comparable to those of shorter conventional vehicles.
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Also, even if the infrastructure is fully established, the existing conventional vehicles will not be able to benefit from the zero emission hydrogen technology.
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