Activity 23

By Uxue M

  • Steam tractor

    The Steam tractor was invented in 1769 in French by the frenchman Nicolas Cugnot. The Steam tractor worked by pumping pistons up and down to move the wheels.

  • Steam train

    This train was invented in 1804 in England with Richard Trevichick. The stephensons "Rocket" could travel at 48 kph.

  • Internal combustion engine and petrol-powered car

    The Internal combustion engine was invented in 1859 in Germany by Karl benz. The combustion engine worked by burning fuel inside cylinders and was much smaller and lighter than a steam engine.

  • Diesel engine trains

    Diesel engine trains was invented in the 1900s in Germany by German Engine. Named after Rudolf Diesel, another German engineer , were also replacing steam trains.

  • Model T Ford

    This car was invented in 1908 in Michigan by Hnery Ford. In the first 20 years of production, 15 milion Model T Ford cars were sold.

  • Solid wheel cart

    This wheel was invented around 5000 years ago by Mesopotamians in Central Asia (Middle East).
    The wheels were made of solid wood.