Types of vehicle engines

Description

Types of car engines in road and racing cars, including those with emerging technologies like hybrids and electric motors, and how they work.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 0 occupations
  • Optional in 8 occupations
  • Total: 8 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 5 (Service and sales workers)

Optional for

  • Motor vehicles parts advisor
    Motor vehicles parts advisors sell motor vehicle parts, order parts and identify alternative parts. Duties Motor vehicles parts advisors typically do the following: advise customer…
  • Motorcycle instructor
    Motorcycle instructors teach people the theory and practice of how to operate a motorcycle safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed…
  • Bus driving instructor
    Bus driving instructors teach people the theory and practice of how to operate a bus safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed to…
  • Vehicle technician
    Vehicle technicians inspect, test and maintain vehicles, motorcycles, engine tune-ups and tyre replacements. They repair engine failures, lube replacements. Vehicle technicians rep…
  • Garage manager
    Garage managers oversee the work of road vehicle mechanics and administrative personnel. They organise the daily work and deal with clients. Other titles The following job titles a…
  • Car driving instructor
    Car driving instructors teach people the theory and practice of how to operate a car safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed to…
  • Driving instructor
    Driving instructors teach people the theory and practice on how to operate a vehicle safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed to dr…
  • Roadside vehicle technician
    Roadside vehicle technicians provide a roadside service to motorists whose vehicles have broken down or have been damaged in an accident. When a breakdown happens, they must quickl…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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