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First Automobile
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Who Invented it?
Karl Benz was the first to make the first gasoline powered automobile in 1885, in Germany. The vehicle was powered by a internal combustion engine. His partner Wilhelm Maybach later helped him create the 4 wheel vehicle. In January of 1886 Benz receives a patent for his work. -
What materials were used?
In making this motor vehicle, Benz uses steel, and wood to frame it. He aso added in a four-stroke engine, and 3 wire spked wheels. Benz later added on antother wheel to the vehicle, and chains to provide more durability. His motorwagon is considered the first ' modern' automobile. -
How were products made originally?
although it worked successfully, Benz's invention wasn;tso safe. It only had 3 wheels,making it wobble,and the steerimg wheel was not sturdy. The vehicle also ran on one-horse power engine, so it didn't have such a wide range. Throughout the next year, Karl worked on innovating his invention, and taking it to the next leve. -
How was the product improved? : Five Innovations
To improve the motor vehicle, Benz added another wheel, amd then moved the engine to the front. He also made the wheels out of wood, and provided chains for the car. single belts traps were addedin the mototrwagon too, along with another gear. most of these inovations were added due to his wife Bertha, who used his invention to travel 50 miles to her mothers home. The shortcomings All the changes were worth it though. This made it the first production automobile. -
Who uses it? ; Achievements, Conclusion
Karl received many patents and recognition for the inventions he has made. Karl has set a foundation on many other engineers, and made a starting point for other Automobile companies such as Ford, or wouldn't have created Mercedes-Benz. Benz work is greatly appreciated by everyone, cars are implemented into everyday life. They are the most popular way of transportation. Karl's inventions ahve truly changed the world.
