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The Ancient Sumerians invented a primitive wheel made out of wooden disks. https://www.britannica.com/technology/wheel -
The wagon was invented by the ancient Mesopotamians, and was later improved in the 9th century by being a viable way for long transportation. https://www.britannica.com/technology/wagon-vehicle -
Ferdinand Verbiest invented a model steam carriage. https://www.britannica.com/technology/automobile/History-of-the-automobile -
Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot constructed the first steam powered tricycle. https://www.britannica.com/technology/automobile/History-of-the-automobile -
Philippe Lebon invented the first coal-gas engine. https://www.britannica.com/technology/automobile/History-of-the-automobile -
In England, manufacture and use of steam road carriages were widespread. https://www.britannica.com/technology/automobile/History-of-the-automobile -
Light steam cars were starting to be built in the U.S. https://www.britannica.com/technology/automobile/History-of-the-automobile -
Karl Benz was the first person to create a gasoline car, which is now the most popular type of car in the U.S. https://www.britannica.com/technology/automobile/Early-electric-automobiles -
The first American electric car was built by William Morrison. https://www.britannica.com/technology/automobile/Early-electric-automobiles -
The Japanese automobile brand Toyota is now the most popular car brand in the world, and is innovative because of their car models reliability and cost. https://www.britannica.com/money/Toyota-Motor-Corporation -
The Japanese were the first to develop the modern self-driving car, using camera sensors to detect objects. The Tesla Model Y also expanded on the idea with an additional self-driving mode using AI. https://www.britannica.com/technology/electric-car -
The Tesla Cybertruck, invented by Elon Musk, is an extremely innovative autonomous pickup truck released to the public in 2023. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Tesla-Cybertruck