Timeline of Cars

By Bella Caviglia

  • First Invention

    The first vehicle was invented by Karl Benz in 1886. Why he thought of the idea of making a vehicle was because Karl wanted to make a horseless carriage, so he thought of the first automobile.

  • Electric and Hybrid

    Flocken Elektrowagen in 1888 had expanded the idea of early electric vehicles and more like hybrids (Porsche, 1900)

  • Cheaper Cars

    Henry Ford had the idea of making cheaper cars so everyone could afford a car in 1908.

  • Comfort & Convenience

    Vehicles had developed more with the invention car radios, transmissions.
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    Key Inventions

    In 1951 and 1940 power steering and early air conditioning was brought in cars.

  • Safety Focus

    1966 new features like seatbelts, turn signals, and crumple zones were needed in vehicles.
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    Electronics

    In 1980s-90s Bluetooth and keyless entries were added in to cars.

  • Autonomous Driving

    In the 21st Century, self-driving technology, using AI and sensor fusion are made in newer vehicles.