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recharging-point-station-or-pool-dedicated-to-heavy-duty-vehicles Recharging point, station or pool intended for the recharging of heavy-duty vehicles, either due to the specific design of the connectors/plugs or to the design of the parking space adjacent to the recharging point, station or pool, or both. ## Recharging infrastructure for road electric vehicles (Source: Sustainable Transport Forum) Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.I-26, p. 46
power-output The theoretical maximum power, expressed in kW, that a recharging point, station, pool or shoreside electricity supply installation can provide to vehicles or vessels connected to that recharging point, station, pool or installation. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.I-27, p. 48
types-of-electric-current-provided-in-recharging-points-for-electric-vehicles Countries should categorise their reporting on the deployment of publicly accessible recharging points as follows. ## Types of electric current provided in recharging points for electric vehicles Category Subcategory Maximum power output Normal or high power Category 1 (AC) Slow AC recharging point, single-phase P < 7.4 kW Normal-power recharging point Medium-speed AC recharging point, triple-phase 7\.4 kW ≤ P ≤ 22 kW Fast AC recharging point, triple-phase P > 22 kW Category 2 (DC) Slow DC recharging point P < 50 kW High-power recharging point Fast DC recharging point 50 kW ≤ P < 150 kW Level 1 – Ultra-fast DC recharging point 150 kW ≤ P < 350 kW Level 2 – Ultra-fast DC recharging point P ≥ 350 kW Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.I-28, p. 48
refuelling-point Refuelling facility for the provision of any liquid or gaseous fuel, through a fixed or a mobile installation, which is capable of refuelling only one vehicle at a time. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.I-29, p. 48
capacity-of-hydrogen-refuelling-stations-or-points The capacity of hydrogen (liquefied methane, compressed natural gas (CNG), etc.) refuelling stations or points is measured by the maximum number of tonnes per day they can deliver. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.I-30, p. 48
road-vehicle Vehicle running on wheels and intended for use on roads. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-01, p. 48
stock-of-road-vehicles-in-use Number of road vehicles registered in a country, in use and permitted to operate on roads on a given date. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-02, p. 48
new-vehicles-registered Vehicles registered for the first time, irrespective of the country of registration. Imported second-hand vehicles are excluded. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-03, p. 49
imported-second-hand-vehicles-re-registration Vehicles registered in a country for the first time, but previously registered in another country or countries. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-04, p. 49
national-road-vehicle Road vehicle registered in the reporting country and bearing registration plates of that country or separately registered under different registration plates or without any registration plates (trams, trolleybuses, etc.). Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-05, p. 49
foreign-road-vehicle Road vehicle registered in a country other than the reporting country and bearing registration plates of that foreign country. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-06, p. 49
road-motor-vehicle Road vehicle fitted with an engine that provides its sole means of propulsion, which is normally used for carrying persons or goods by road, or for hauling, on the road, vehicles used for the carriage of persons or goods. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-07, p. 49
passenger-road-vehicle Road vehicle exclusively or primarily designed to carry one or more persons. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-08, p. 49
cycle Road vehicle that has two or more wheels and is generally propelled by the muscular energy of the persons on that vehicle, in particular by means of a pedal system, lever or handle (e.g. bicycles, tricycles, quadricycles and cargo cycles). Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-09, p. 50
electrically-power-assisted-cycle-epac Cycle with electric assistance provided only when the cyclist is pedalling. The electric assistance cuts off when the vehicle reaches approximately 25 km/h (exact limit depends on regional regulations – 32 km/h in the United States) or when the cyclist stops pedalling. The maximum continuous rated power should not exceed 250 W (exact limit depends on regional regulations). Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-09.1, p. 50
personal-light-electric-vehicle-plev Class of compact and lightweight means of transportation designed for short distances. These vehicles are designed for one person and have an electric motor that can achieve a limited maximum speed (usually up to 25 km/h). PLEVs are not included in the road motor vehicles in the sense of the UN Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), i.e. they are below the thresholds (power, speed) of category ‘L – Motor vehicles with two, three or four wheels’. Examples of PLEVs include the following. ʱ Hoverboard. Also known as a self-balancing scooter, it is a two-wheeled platform controlled by the rider’s weight distribution. ʱ Electric unicycle. A single-wheeled, self-balancing device that offers agility and compactness. ʱ Electric skateboard. Electrically powered board that allows the rider to travel at higher speeds without pushing off the ground. ʱ Electric kick scooter. A type of electrically powered micromobility device (or PLEV). A kick scooter is a street vehicle with a handlebar, deck and two, three or four wheels, generally propelled by the user pushing off the ground with their legs, or by an electric motor. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-10, p. 50
passenger-road-motor-vehicle Road motor vehicle exclusively or primarily designed to carry one or more persons. Motor vehicles cover: a) mopeds; b) motorcycles; c) passenger cars; d) buses, coaches, trolleybuses, minibuses and mini-coaches; e) trams. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-11, p. 51
moped Two- or three-wheeled road motor vehicle fitted with an engine having a cylinder capacity of less than 50 cc in the case of a combustion engine, or a maximum continuous rated power no more than 4 kW in the case of an electric motor and a maximum authorised design speed in accordance with national regulations (usually 50 km/h). Where limitations concerning the engine displacement are not applicable, a restriction in terms of motor power may be in force. Refers to categories L1 and L2 of the UN Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-12, p. 51
power-on-demand-electric-cycle Considered as a moped, a type of power-assisted cycle where the electric assistance is provided regardless of whether the rider is pedalling. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-12.1, p. 51
speed-pedelec-s-pedelec Considered as a moped, a type of pedal-assisted cycle where the electric assistance cuts off when the vehicle reaches approximately 45 km/h (exact limit depends on local regulations). An S-pedelec provides assistance only when the user is pedalling. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-12.2, p. 52
electric-cycle-e-bike Electrically assisted cycle. Regulatory distinctions regarding different classes of electric cycles are typically based on speed and/or power and whether the rider must be pedalling for the electric motor to engage. A vehicle that exceeds one of these thresholds or is exempt from pedalling falls under the L category type approval, i.e. see the ‘B.II-12 moped’ category for transport statistics. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-13, p. 52
electric-scooter More generally than for an electric kick scooter, a stand-up or seated scooter propelled by an electric motor, irrespective of the user kicking. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-14, p. 52
motorcycle Two-, three- or four-wheeled road motor vehicle not exceeding 400 kg of unladen weight. This includes all vehicles with a cylinder capacity of 50 cc or more for combustion engines, or a maximum continuous rated power more than 4 kW in the case of an electric motor, along with those under 50 cc or 4 kW that do not meet the definition of a moped. Refers to categories L3, L4, L5, L6 and L7 of the UN Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). ## Classification of two- and three-wheeled transportation modes Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-15, p. 52
passenger-car Road motor vehicle, other than mopeds or motorcycles, intended for the carriage of passengers and designed to seat no more than nine persons (including the driver). Refers to category M1 of the UN Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-16, p. 53
caravan Road vehicle in trailer form designed as living accommodation for haulage by a motor vehicle. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-17, p. 54
bus Passenger road motor vehicle designed to carry more than 24 persons (including the driver) and with provision to carry seated and standing passengers. Refers to class I and class II of categories M2 and M3 of the UN Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-18, p. 54
articulated-bus Bus consisting of two or more rigid sections that articulate relative to one another; the passengers’ compartments of each section intercommunicate so that passengers can move freely between them; the rigid sections are permanently connected so that they can only be separated by an operation involving facilities that are normally only found in a workshop. Articulated buses comprising two or more non-separable but articulated units shall be considered single vehicles. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-18.1, p. 54
motor-coach Passenger road motor vehicle designed to seat 24 or more persons (including the driver) and constructed exclusively for the carriage of seated passengers. Refers to class III of categories M2 and M3 of the UN Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-19, p. 54
articulated-coach Motor coach consisting of two or more rigid sections that articulate relative to one another; the passenger compartments of each section intercommunicate so that passengers can move freely between them; the rigid sections are permanently connected so that they can only be separated by an operation involving facilities that are normally only found in a workshop. Articulated coaches comprising two or more non-separable but articulated units shall be considered single vehicles. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-19.1, p. 54
mini-bus-mini-coach Passenger road motor vehicle designed to carry 10–23 seated or standing persons (including the driver). Refers to class A and class B of categories M2 and M3 of the UN Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-20, p. 55
trolleybus Passenger road vehicle designed to seat more than nine persons (including the driver), which is connected to electric conductors and which is not rail-borne. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-21, p. 55
tram See A.II-10. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-22, p. 55
passenger-carrying-capacity-of-motor-coaches-buses-and-trolleybuses Number of seats/berths and standing places, including the driver’s, available in the vehicle when it is performing the service for which it is primarily intended. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-23, p. 55
goods-road-vehicle Road vehicle designed, exclusively or primarily, to carry goods. Includes categories N and O of the UN Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E. 3), or L1, or even non-motor vehicles. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-24, p. 55
types-of-body-of-goods-road-vehicle Classification of goods road vehicles by types of their superstructures. Classification of types of bodies of goods road vehicles includes: a) ordinary open box: ʱ with canvas cover; ʱ flat; b) tipper; c) tanker: ʱ for solid bulk; ʱ for liquid or gaseous bulk; d) temperature-controlled box; e) other closed box; f) skeletal container and swap-body transporter; g) livestock transporter; h) vehicle transporter; i) concrete mixer truck; j) refuse (municipal waste) collection; k) other. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-25, p. 55
goods-road-motor-vehicle Single road motor vehicle designed to carry goods (e.g. a lorry) or to haul a semi-trailer or a trailer intended to carry goods. Refers to categories N1, N2 and N3 of the UN Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-26, p. 56
light-utility-vehicle-luv Goods road vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of not more than 3 500 kg, designed, exclusively or primarily, to carry goods. Refers to category N1 of the UN Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3). Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-27, p. 56
lorry Rigid road motor vehicle designed, exclusively or primarily, to carry goods. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-28, p. 56
road-tractor Road motor vehicle designed, exclusively or primarily, to haul other road vehicles that are not power driven (mainly semi-trailers). Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-29, p. 56
light-duty-vehicle Passenger car (category M1 of the UN Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles) or a light utility vehicle (category N1 of the UN Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles). Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-30, p. 57
heavy-duty-vehicle Motor coach or bus (categories M2 or M3 of the UN Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3)), a heavy lorry or a road tractor (categories N2 or N3 of the UN Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3)). Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-31, p. 57
agricultural-or-forestry-tractor Motor vehicle designed exclusively or primarily for agricultural or forestry purposes, whether permitted or not to use roads opened to public traffic. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-32, p. 57
trailer Non-self-propelled vehicle designed and constructed to be towed by a power-driven vehicle. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-33, p. 57
agricultural-trailer Trailer designed exclusively or primarily for agricultural purposes and to be hauled by an agricultural tractor, whether or not permitted to use roads. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-33.1, p. 57
semi-trailer Road vehicle with no front axle designed in such a way that part of the vehicle and a substantial part of its loaded weight rests on a road tractor. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-34, p. 57
combination-of-vehicles Coupled vehicles that travel on the road as a unit (e.g. passenger car with caravan or trailer, lorry with trailer, etc.). Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-35, p. 57
articulated-vehicle Combination of vehicles comprising a motor vehicle and semi-trailer coupled to the motor vehicle. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-35.1, p. 58
road-train Goods road motor vehicle coupled to a trailer. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-35.2, p. 58
special-purpose-road-motor-vehicle Road motor vehicle designed for purposes other than the carriage of passengers or goods. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-36, p. 58
automated-vehicles-based-on-sae-j3016tm-levels Road vehicles designed to use real-time traffic information, to be connected to and to cooperate with each other, with transport infrastructure and with vulnerable road users and to progressively take over driving tasks to improve road safety, traffic efficiency and comfort. Automated vehicles are intended to be fully integrated into existing fleets, use existing road networks and seamlessly work together with public transport systems. Glossary for transport statistics, 6th edition (2026), B.II-37, p. 58

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