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1902
car in New Jersey killed a workhorse towing a landscaper and a helper on a lawnmower. The landscaper was seriously hurt and his aide was killed. The
the incident prompted a call to regulate the speed of automobiles. -
1950
2/3 of auto's are produced by the U.S. -
1966
President Lyndon Johnson signed the U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Act into law. It mandated seat belts, energy-absorbing steering columns and dashboards, warning flashers, and head restraints on all cars sold in the country. -
1970
Congress passed the Clean Air Act, setting standards for fuel consumption to increase engine efficiency and reduce air pollution. It also mandated installation of engine emission control devices. Engine horsepower dropped to accommodate the machinery.