Vehicle construction Technology

The term vehicle construction refers to how a passenger car, truck, van, or SUV is assembled at the factory.

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The vehicle body provides a protective outer hull, or "skin," around the outside of an automobile.

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The vehicle body can be made from steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic, or composite.

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Body-over-frame or full frame construction is commonly used on pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and most full-size vans.

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A mid-engine, front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicle has both the engine and trans-axle in the front.

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All-wheel drive systems use a transfer case to send power to two differentials and all wheels.

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A rear-engine, rear-wheel drive (RRD) vehicle has the engine centrally located, right behind the front seat.

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A hardtop does not have a center pillar to support the roof, so the roof must be reinforced to provide enough strength.

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In 1959, the first driver's side air bag was introduced in the passenger car.

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The purpose of the EPA is to coordinate government and industry action to protect the Earth's environment from chemical damage.

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