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Vehicle size classes are series of ratings assigned to different segments of automotive vehicles for the purposes of vehicle emissions control and fuel economy calculation. . Various methods are used to classify vehicles; in North America, passenger vehicles are classified by total interior capacity while trucks are classified by gross vehicle weight rating (GV
The pre-production prototype of a fully electric van, which was also the first vehicle developed by the British company Arrival, was presented in August 2017. [4] Nine prototypes were built for the Royal Mail as a trial in 2017, in three weights of 3.5, 6, and 7.5 t (7,700, 13,200, and 16,500 lb); [5] they were used to distribute mail from the central London depot. [6]
The International Metro Van was a multi-stop truck manufactured by International Harvester. This vehicle was one of the earlier, mass-produced forward control vehicles, once commonly used for milk or bakery delivery, as well as ambulance services, mobile offices, and radio transmitter vans. [ 1 ]
The van grew in size: the 124 inches (3,150 mm) short-wheelbase configuration was a half inch longer than the previous long-wheelbase chassis; the new long-wheelbase chassis was 138 inches (3,510 mm), the longest wheelbase full-size van sold until 1990.
Full-size van is a marketing term used in North America for a van larger than a minivan, that is characterized by a large, boxy appearance, a short hood, and heavy cargo and passenger-hauling capability. The first full-size van was the 1969 Ford Econoline, [citation needed] which used components from the Ford F-Series pickups.
The van is built in three sizes, with nominal storage capacities of 500, 700, or 900 cu ft (14, 20, or 25 m 3). Each size shares the same stand-up interior height, but the smallest -500 model is narrower than the others.
While sharing the same engine sizes as the previous model line, the size of the engine cover was reduced, further increasing front passenger space. [6] On all vehicles below 8,500 lbs GVWR (1500 and 2500 series), the Express was introduced with standard dual airbags; for 1997, dual airbags were standardized for all versions of the model line ...
The A100 competed with the Ford Econoline, Chevrolet Van, Chevy Corvair Greenbrier, and the Volkswagen Type 2. The range included a pickup truck and van , both with a " forward control " design. Placing the driver on top of the front axle with the engine between the front seats, just behind the front wheels makes it a " cab over " vehicle.