Kyle and Bryar- Land Transportation

By kyleboi627

  • the first speed limits were introduced.

  • Japan invents the first mag-lev train

  • Drinking and driving became against the law. Intoxication was determined by arresting officers.

    Drinking and driving became against the law. Intoxication was determined by arresting officers.

  • The U.S. produces over 1,000,000 cars a year.

  • 2/3 of cars are produced in the U.S.

  • The Motor Vehicle Safety Act takes effect.

  • Congress passes the clean air act which sets fuel standards.

  • Arab-Israeli war, members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries began the first oil embargo to the Western industrial world. As a result Gasoline prices soared.

  • the land speed record was set at 763mph.

  • Tesla releases the first modern electric car.