18-19, Marta Martinez, US History,Assignment 11 - Creative Assignment: Technology Timeline

First motor invented

May 14, 1886

Karl Benz created the first motor car, called the Benz Patent-Motorwagon.

First motor invented.

May 14, 1886

Karl Benz create dthe first motor car, called the Benz Patent-Motorwagon.

First pneumatic car tire invented.

Jun 4, 1895

Michelin introduced the fire pneumatic car tire, which is made of reinforced rubber and filled with compressed air.

First pneumatic car tire invented.

Jun 4, 1895

Michelin introduced the fire pneumatic car tire, which ismade of reinforced rubber and filled with compressed air.

Ford Motor Company established.

Jul 19, 1903

Henry Ford opens the Ford Motor Company and sells 1,700 cars in the first year.

First four wheel brake system implemented.

May 4, 1910

The Scottish made Argyll is the first automobile fitted for four wheel brakes. The front brakes are operated by a foot pedal, while the back brakes are controlled by a hand lever.

New land speed record set.

Apr 28, 1926

Parry Thomas sets the new land speed record in Pendine Wales, UK with a speed of 272km/h.

First car radio installed.

Oct 8, 1933

Galvin Manufacturing Corporated, under the direction of Paul V. Galvin and Joseph E. Glavin invest and install the first car radio.

First diesel passenger car introduced.

Jun 4, 1936

Mercedes-Benz introduces the 260-D, the first diesel passenger car. By 1939, there was a fifteen month waiting list for the car.

First air conditioning system installed.

1939

Nash Motor Company installs the first air conditioner system.

links

2018

https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/automobiles https://www.britannica.com/technology/automobile/History-of-the-automobile