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DUAL MODE VEHICLE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mass Transit
DEF

A vehicle that can operate under automatic control on suitably equipped roads and under manual control on conventional roads.

OBS

The adjective "dual-mode" can sometimes refer to the type of traction (e.g. electric motor and internal combution engine).

OBS

dual-mode vehicle: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association.

OBS

dual-mode vehicle: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary.

Key term(s)
  • dual mode vehicle

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transports en commun
DEF

Véhicule capable de fonctionner en mode automatique sur les routes équipées à cet effet et en mode manuel sur les routes classiques.

OBS

L'adjectif «bimode» peut aussi parfois faire référence au type de propulsion (moteur électrique et moteur à combustion, par exemple).

OBS

véhicule bimode : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route.

OBS

véhicule bimode : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte público
DEF

Vehículo capaz de funcionar en modo automático en carreteras equipadas para este fin y en modo manual sobre carreteras convencionales.

OBS

Definición propuesta por la Asociación Mundial de la Carretera.

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