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History of Automobiles
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European engineers played around with motor powered vehicles
In the late 1700's, European engineers discovered and started tinkering with motor powered vehicles. This discovery led to one of the biggest inventions to have an impact on the way society travels today. -
Idea of Electric Powered Engine
The idea of electric powered vehicles was ideal to make a car start, but it did not have enough power to take the car far. -
Idea of Steam Powered Engines
Steam powered engines were insisted, but the prices were too high, and there were risks of boiler explosions. -
Invention of Combustion Engines
Automobile pioneers invented the combustion engine, which provided longer rides. It ruled out the idea of steam and electric powered engines. -
Discover of Oil Reserves in Texas
The discovery of oil reserves in Texas helped make the prices of gas powered vehicles more affordable. -
Invention of the Electric Starter
The electric starter was invented by the Dayton Engineering Laboratories. It helped start the car without cranking it with your hand. -
Henry Ford Car Assembly Line
Henry Ford came up with an idea to help make the production of cars faster. So, he made the car assembly line. -
Introduction of Low-pressure Tires
In 1922, Low-pressure tires were introduced. They helped make rides smoother and reduced the effects of bumps. -
Introduction of Air Conditioning and Automatic Transmission
The air conditioning and automatic transmission was introduced in 1939. The automatic transmission helped people from changing gears theirselves. -
Cars Today
Today, cars are really advanced and are even getting more improvements. In the future, they are expected to be safer to drive, not so hungry for fuel, and be safe for the environment
