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First Self- Propelled Road Vehicle
This was invented in France by Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot and used as a tractor for the French army. It was 3-wheeled and went almost 3 miles per hour. -
First Tramway Locomotive
Richard Trevithick invented what is considered to be one of the first tramway locomotives. This was a steam powered road vehicle. These vehicles reached an average of 5 miles per hour. -
First Crude Electric Carriage
The first Crude electric vehicle was invented in Scotland by Robert Anderson. Electric vehicles were not common at all during this time. -
First Gasoline Powered Car
Karl Benz invented the first two-seater vehicle powered by a gasoline engine. The car drove 10 mph and reached a top speed of 16 mph. -
One of the First American Automobiles
Charles Duryea and Frank Duryea were the inventors of one of the first working automobiles in the United States.13 copies were made and sold but the company failed and the two of the brothers split apart. -
Henry Ford Model T
This was one of the first affordable cars made during this time. This was the car that shaped how a lot of our cars are made today. It helped Americans become more connected with the country. -
First Car Radio
The first car radios were introduced in the 1920s. These radios required antennas to work. Some liquid acids were included in these radios. -
The first Jeep
The first jeep was designed for the U.S. Military in 1940. It was originally called the Willys "Quad". -
First Airbags Installed Into Cars
John Hetrick patented his "safety cushion assembly for automotive vehicles" in 1953. This was the prototype that has inspired our airbags today. There was an issue with the first airbags because they did not inflate fast enough. -
3-Point Seat Belt
Nils Bohlin Patented his idea of a new safety belt design. This was way safer than the belts that only went across your lap. This type of seat belt quickly became a standard across the world. -
New York Seat Belt Law
New York became the first state to require people to use seat belts when in a car. Those who didn't wear seat belts were faced fines up to $50. -
GPS Is Able to be Used by the Public
GPS was fully operational by 1995. the use of GPS for Commercial aircraft was allowed by 1983. -
First Prius Hybrid Sold in Japan
The Prius Hybrid was the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. This vehicle was very popular in Japan and in the USA. It's a low emission vehicle so it is safe for the environment. -
Bluetooth in Cars
The first Bluetooth technology in cars was being worked on in 1994. Only a few brands offered the feature in there cars until around the 2010s. It began to become popular after everybody started using it in the new car models. -
Tesla Autopilot
This feature was introduce a couple years ago. A lot of work has been done on this to try to improve it and make it as safe as possible. Some people have been caught sleeping while using the autopilot feature which is illegal. -
AeroMobil 4.0
There has been a lot of talk about the possibility of flying cars. The AeroMobil 4.0 is said to be released in 2020. -
Nissan Xmotion
This new concept states that some of the car's features can be controlled by gestures and eye movements. It includes a voice command system for safer driving. These features make driving easier and helps drivers be less distracted. Nissan has not said whether they will be selling this vehicle or not.
