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Nicolas Joseph Cugnot invents the first automobile
This is the first steam powered automobile capable of human transport. -
François Isaac de Rivaz invents the first internal combustion engine
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Robert Anderson Invents the first electric carriage
Robert Anderson of Scotland invented the first crude electric carriage sometime between 1832 and 1839.(The exact year is unknown) -
Karl Benz invents the first gasoline powered car
Karl Benz invented the first gasoline powered car. -
Mass production of automobiles begins in France and the US.
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Diesel engine is invented
The high speed diesel engine replaces the steam powered wagons. No more significant developments take place regarding wagons.