Automobile

James Watt

Mar 14, 1765

James Watt creates the first pressurized steam engine that proved to be more efficient then Newcomen's automobile. This new engine made traveling, trading, and communication more available and cheaper

First Self-Propelled Car

Mar 14, 1769

Joseph Cugnot creates the first self- propelled car which impacts the Industrial Revolution because it speeds up the mean of transportation.

Human propelled

Mar 14, 1780

Ivan Kulibin started working on a human-pedalled carriage with a steam engine.Some of its features included a flywheel, brake, gearbox, and bearing. This made the car more futuristic and more like the modern car.

Steam Engine

Mar 14, 1789

William Murdoch creates a steam engine which could carry four tons. This made transportation and trade easier, faster, and cheaper.

First Patent

Mar 14, 1789

The first automobile patent in the United States was granted to Oliver Evans in 1789. This started the mass production of automobiles and got them more revolutionized.

Muti-use Car

Mar 14, 1805

Evans, who got the first patent for the car, made the car accessible to drive on not only land, but in water too. This expanded transportation and where people could go.

Electric Car

Mar 14, 1828

In 1828, Ányos Jedlik created a tiny model car powered by his new electric motor. This was a new type of engine that was more technological.

First Combustion engine

Mar 14, 1860

Froncois Isaac de Rivaz invents the first internal combustion engine which was more powerful then the steam engine for its weight.

First Two-Stroke Engine

Mar 14, 1860

In 1860, Jean Joseph Etienne Lenoir, a Frenchman, built the first successful two-stroke gas driven engine

More Efficient

Mar 14, 1862

Alphonse Bear de Rochas figured out how to compress the gas in the same cylinder in which it was to burn, which is the way we still do it.

Carriage Car

Mar 14, 1871

Dr. J.W. Carhart built the first carriage sized automobile in the United States. This started the mass production in the U.S. and got more people buying cars.

First Gasoline Car

Mar 14, 1879

Marcus builds the first gasoline car that makes it more efficient and cheaper to own.

First MotorCycle

Mar 14, 1885

Gottllieb Daimler's creates the first wooden motorcycle in his workshop. The motorcycle was cheaper and in some cases was more efficient.

First Run on Streets

Mar 14, 1893

The first run on public roads with the first gasoline car was made in Springfield, MA.

Now Here!

Mar 14, 1896

Henry Ford's car could now be available to be seen on the roads. He used the money he made on the first car to make the next one.

Back Again!!

Mar 14, 1903

The release date of Ford's automobil after many years of not being produced. This jump started Ford's company into what it is today.

First Grandpix

Mar 14, 1906

The first grandpix was organized in France. Two of the drivers were killed and was banned. This was the start of racing.

Henry Ford Model T

Mar 14, 1908

Henry Ford created the Model T automobile that revolutionized America. This car was much more affordable and allowed more people to purchase these cars.

Auto Racing

Mar 14, 1910

Many European auto producers start making cars modified for racing. This jump starts these companys.

First Electric Start

Mar 14, 1911

The first electric start on the automobile was invented in order to get rid of the crank start so the car would be more female friendly. This expanded the automobiles popularity to the female gender in addition.