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The evolution of the automobile

The car has evolved significantly from early steam-powered vehicles to modern cars with internal combustion engines. Some key developments include Nicolas Cugnot creating the first steam-powered road vehicle in 1769, Richard Trevithick improving steam engine designs and putting them on wheels in 1801, and Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz creating the first successful gasoline-powered vehicles in the 1880s. By the early 1900s, Ford was mass producing affordable cars and technologies like electric starters and brakes were being developed. More recent innovations include hybrid engines, advanced safety features, and controls on emissions.

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The Evolution of the Car, its engine and features.By: SylviaB1 Mr. DeSilva
Car DefinitionThe definition of a car is an “automobile… running on rails as a street car or railroad car ”.
The car evolutionized. Starting with….
First Self Propelled CarIn 1769, a French military engineer named Nicholas Cugnot created a steam powered road vehicle.Used a steam engine attached to a three-wheeled cart.According to popular belief it reached walking speedIt was used by the French army to haul cannons.
Steam Powered EnginesRichard Trevithick improved the steam engines’ design by making them smaller and lighter.In 1801 he put one on wheels. It was the 1st horseless carriage that could transport passengers.
Internal Combustion EngineJean Lenoir invented a two-stroke , internal combustion engine car, that was fueled by coal gas and that was triggered by an electric spark-ignitionLater Lenoir attached an improved version of the engine to a three-wheeled cart.
The “Otto Cycle”In 1876 Nicholas Otto invented a successful four-stroke engine, which came to be known as the “Otto Cycle”.The first successful two-stroke engine was created by Scottish engineer, Sir Dugald Clerk, during the same year.
First Driven Internal Combution EngineGottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz created the first vehicles driven using an internal combustion engine.The vehicles worked like the cars we use today.
Daimler EngineIn 1899 Frenchmen Rene Panhard and Emile Levassor set up the first manufacturers. 1n 1890, they built their first car using a Daimler engineThe next year Peugeot, another French company was formed.
Maybach’s inventionsMaybach built the first four-cylinder, four stroke engine in 1890. Three years later he developed the spray-nozzle carburetor. 10 years later a race car was developed also by him. He used lightweight metals, a 35-hp four-cylinder engine and 2 carburetors. It was named the Mercedes.
Ford Motor CompanyIn 1903 the Ford Motor Company was formed. Ford became the biggest car manufacturer.By 1927, fifteen million Model T’s had been manufactured. It was made in 93 minutes.
Kettering InventionsCharles Kettering invented the starter motor and the electric ignition, which were used to make cars start on their own.He also introduced four-wheel brakes and independent suspension.
By 1930 most of the automobile technology we use today had already been invented…
Harmful EmissionsIn 1965 controls on harmful emissions were announced.More safety devices became mandatory.
Antilock Braking SystemIn 1978 the first anitlock braking systems were developed for cars. They first appeared in cars and trucks manufactured by Mercedes Benz.
Hybrid EnginesGas and electric hybrid cars were developed by Honda and Toyota. They were introduced to America and Europe in 2002.
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