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The first car was invented
Karl Benz invented the first true automobile in 1886. It had three wheels and was powered by an internal combustion engine. -
Electric Ignition Starters are invented
In 1912 the first Electric Ignition Starter was first used in a Cadillac. They were invented to replace hand cranks. Hand cranks were considered dangerous, do to them occasionally jumping. -
Cars with radios
In 1930 the first stereo was created in monophonic AM frequency. Drivers for the first time could listen to music, although it would be 22 years before the first radio capable to receive FM frequencies, in 1952. -
Power Steering
Power Steering uses hydraulic power to amplify the pressure you put on the steering wheel when you turn it. It saves you so much energy when turning. -
Air Conditioning
The Chrysler Imperial were the first cars to have air conditioning. It only came with three settings- low, medium, & high. -
Cruise Control
Cruise Control is a system that allows the driver to maintain the same speed without using the pedal. The system made is easier to keep the vehicle steady driving. -
Electric windows
Power windows weren't always around. In 1960 they were invented and made cranking windows a thing of the past. -
ABS Technology
ABS or Anti-Lock Braking System is technology that stops the wheels from locking up when during sharp braking, preventing skidding. Originally it was used for trains and Concorde aircraft, but was later adapted for cars. -
Digital Dashboard Displays
Digital dashboard displays weren't very popular when there first came out but now most newer cars have it. They show trip computers, speed,and temperature readings, and fuel economy measures. -
Electromagnetic Parking Sensors
Electromagnetic Parking Sensors alert you when hazards when parking. It is one of the first driver assistance systems, next thing we know the cars will be driving themselves. -
GPS sat nav
In the early 90's GPS systems were built but the military added interference to the signal as they guarded the technology very closely. President Clinton ordered the military to stop scrambling GPS signals and open it up to the public in 2000. -
Tesla autopilot
It was the first commercially available driver assistance system that could steer the car and even change lanes. We are one step closer to self driving cars. -
self-drving cars
In 2020 Google's self-driving car, the Waymo will be released . They completed its first drive-less ride on public roads with a blind man behind the wheel. source:https://news.jardinemotors.co.uk/lifestyle/the-history-of-car-technology -
Reconfigerable Body Panels
Say you wanted a small SUV, but at the same time you liked the looks of a truck. What if you could have both with one vehicle? By 2020 vehicle could have body panels & advanced motors that retracts the roof and side glass into the lower body panels, you could choose the car by the day if you wanted. Source:https://www.forbes.com/sites/kbrauer/2015/01/19/top-10-advanced-car-technologies-by-2020/#740de7f76705 -
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication
The cars will be able to communicate with each other through the network and with that they can sense each other. With this feature accident rates will go down by a lot.
