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The Atmospheric Steam Engine, also known as the Newcomen Steam Engine was invented by Thomas Newcomen in Great Britain. This engine gradually grew more successful over the years.
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In the United States, Peter Cooper invented the Steam Locomotive which was nicknamed the "Tom Thumb." His ideas branched from the steam engines being built in Great Britain.
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Thomas Davenport, a Vermont blacksmith, invents the first battery electric car using noon-rechargable batteries.
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Karl Benz, a German inventor, invents the first practical, modern automobile. His car was practical, used a gasoline-powered internal-combustion engine and worked like modern cars do today.
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In the United States, Henry Ford developed the Model A followed by a variety of improved models of cars. The most popular of his models included the Model T. Ford would not have developed such popular automobiles if he did not work on steam engines as a child.
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The first hybrid car becomes available to the public in Japan. This car is named the Toyota Prius. A hybrid electric vehicle combines an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors.
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The first self-driving car is invented.
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A project being conducted by Google that involves developing technology for autonomous cars, mainly utilizing a modified Toyota Prius. The project is being led by Sebastian Thrum.
