Technological Advancements in the Automobile Industry

  • The first battery-powered automobile

    six passenger vehicle that could travel up to 14 miles per hour. It allowed for farther travel and sparked the interest of electric vehicles.
  • windshield wipers

    windshield wipers helped improve the safety of cars and make it possible to drive in inclement weather.
  • Electric Starter

    Drivers had to crank the engine by hand which was inconvenient and sometimes dangerous. Made the vehicles safer and allowed for the car to start on its own.
  • Moving Assembly Line

    vehicles were hand made individually. Assembly line allowed for mass production, creating cars considerably faster.
  • Hydraulic Breaks

    Automobile breaks used ot rely on simple mechanical power. The hydraulic break makes increase stopping power and make their vehicle safer.
  • Powered Steering

    Steering was difficult in early cars due to their weight, but powered steering hooked the steering to a hydraulic system that helped turn the wheels.
  • Car Radio

    The car radio was invented as way to transmit information and ideas. It created a new way for people to communicate.
  • Seat Belt

    Volvo introduced a retractable 3-point seat belt that helped with the safety of vehicles for both the driver and the passengers.They gave it away to other car makers for free.
  • Catalytic Converter

    exhaust emission control device that helped reduce toxic gases and pollutants in the exhaust gas.
  • GPS

    GPS satellites allowed people to travel to places they would never travel before. GPS’s allowed for people to travel farther distances and find their location despite the familiarity.

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