Automobile

Nicolas Joseph Cugnot invents the first automobile

Jan 1, 1768

This is the first steam powered automobile capable of human transport.

François Isaac de Rivaz invents the first internal combustion engine

Jan 1, 1807

Robert Anderson Invents the first electric carriage

Jan 1, 1832

Robert Anderson of Scotland invented the first crude electric carriage sometime between 1832 and 1839.(The exact year is unknown)

Karl Benz invents the first gasoline powered car

Jan 1, 1886

Karl Benz invented the first gasoline powered car.

Mass production of automobiles begins in France and the US.

Jan 1, 1900

Diesel engine is invented

Jan 1, 1930

The high speed diesel engine replaces the steam powered wagons. No more significant developments take place regarding wagons.