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Steam Propulsion
Ferdinand Verbiest invented a model steam carriage. https://www.britannica.com/technology/automobile/History-of-the-automobile -
Steam Powered Tricycle
Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot constructed the first steam powered tricycle. https://www.britannica.com/technology/automobile/History-of-the-automobile -
Coal-Gas Engine
Philippe Lebon invented the first coal-gas engine. https://www.britannica.com/technology/automobile/History-of-the-automobile -
Mass Production
In England, manufacture and use of steam road carriages were widespread. https://www.britannica.com/technology/automobile/History-of-the-automobile -
U.S. Automobiles
Light steam cars were starting to be built in the U.S. https://www.britannica.com/technology/automobile/History-of-the-automobile -
Electric Cars
The first American electric car was built by William Morrison. https://www.britannica.com/technology/automobile/Early-electric-automobiles