Dictionary of Automotive Terms Abbreviations

DICTIONARY OF AUTOMOTIVE TERMS - "Us"

USAC

USA Cycling: (USAC) The US governing body of professional and amateur bicycle racing

U.S. Department of Energy: (DOE) A department of the United States federal government, established by the Carter Administration in 1977, to consolidate energy-oriented programs and agencies. The DOE mission includes the coordination and management of energy conservation, supply, information dissemination, regulation, research, development and demonstration. The Department includes the Office of Transportation Technologies, the umbrella of the Office of Alternative Fuels.

U section: A sheet metal section often used on underbody structural members; it differs from a box section in that the fourth wall of the box is missing, i.e., its cross section more or less resembles the letter U

Used car dealer: A proprietor who sells used cars. In some instances it is part of a new car dealership

Used vehicle: Vehicle that has been previously owned or driven. Also called Preowned.

Useful thermal output: The thermal energy made available in a combined-heat-and-power system for use in any industrial or commercial process, heating or cooling application, or delivered to other end users, i.e., total thermal energy made available for processes and applications other than electrical generation.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: (EPA) A government agency, established by the Nixon Administration in 1970, responsible for the protection of the environment and public health. EPA seeks to reduce air, water, and land pollution and pollution from solid waste, radiation, pesticides and toxic substances. EPA also controls emissions from motor vehicles, fuels and fuel additives.