motorisert

Motorisert is a Norwegian adjective meaning powered or driven by a motor. It is used to describe equipment, vehicles, and processes that rely on an engine or electric motor rather than human or animal power. In practice, motorisert refers to anything motor-powered rather than pedal- or wind-powered.

The term is formed from motor and the Norwegian adjectival suffix -isert. It is used in compounds such as motorisert kjøretøy (motorized vehicle), motorisert transport, and motorisert utstyr. A non-motorized counterpart is ikke-motorisert.

Applications span transportation (cars, motorcycles, buses), agriculture (tractors and powered farming equipment), industry (cranes and machinery), and assistive devices (motorized wheelchairs).

Regulation and safety: Motorized devices typically require registration and licensing where applicable and must comply with safety, emissions, and noise standards.

History and trend: Motorization transformed mobility and economies since the late 19th century, enabling urban growth and new industries, while raising concerns about energy use and environmental impact. Today electrification and hybridization are major directions.