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In 1807, François Isaac de Rivaz designed the first car powered by an internal combustion engine fueled by hydrogen. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_automobile
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In 1886 the first petrol or gasoline powered automobile the Benz Patent-Motorwagen was invented by Karl Benz. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_automobile
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Although the first car was created in 1885, it was not until 1901 that the brake was invented. The brake allows a car to slow down and stop. The brake was invented by Frederick William Lanchester. http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-4_u-293_t-712_c-2665/VIC/3/How-cars-have-changed-over-time/Transport-in-the-past/Out-and-about/Science/
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In 1929, the car radio was created. The car radio did not come with the car, it had to be bought separately. This luxury invention was created by Paul Galvin. http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-4_u-293_t-712_c-2665/VIC/3/How-cars-have-changed-over-time/Transport-in-the-past/Out-and-about/Science/
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Indicators became a standard feature of the car in 1939. Indicators are electric lights that help drivers to alert other people which way they are going. Could you imagine the chaos that would take place on the roads if indicators had not been invented? http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-4_u-293_t-712_c-2665/VIC/3/How-cars-have-changed-over-time/Transport-in-the-past/Out-and-about/Science/
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Air-conditioning was introduced to cars in 1940. This invention made cars a lot more comfortable, especially on really hot days. At first, the air-conditioning was a little bit awkward. http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-4_u-293_t-712_c-2665/VIC/3/How-cars-have-changed-over-time/Transport-in-the-past/Out-and-about/Science/
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In 1956, the seat belt was installed into the car. Australia was the first country to make seat belts compulsory in all vehicles. The seat belt did not become compulsory in the United States until 1968. http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-4_u-293_t-712_c-2665/VIC/3/How-cars-have-changed-over-time/Transport-in-the-past/Out-and-about/Science/
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In 1956, the seat belt was installed into the car. Australia was the first country to make seat belts compulsory in all vehicles. The seat belt did not become compulsory in the United States until 1968. http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-4_u-293_t-712_c-2665/VIC/3/How-cars-have-changed-over-time/Transport-in-the-past/Out-and-about/Science/
