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First Self Propelled Vehicle
The first automobile was created by Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot. It was a three-wheeled, steam powered car (military tractor) that went 2.5 mph. It was the first self propelled road vehicle for the French army. -
First Motorcycle
The first true revolution in motorcycle history happened in 1885. Two German inventors, Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach, managed to produce the first motorcycle with a gasoline internal combustion engine. This machine "Daimler Reitwagon" (riding wagon) is today known as a first example of modern motorcycle that we know and use today. -
First Assembly Line
Henry Ford installed the first moving assembly line for the mass production of an entire automobile in 1913. In 1914, Ford installed a mechanized belt that went 6 feet per second. On June 4th, 1924, the 10-millionth Model T rolled off the Highland Park assembly line. -
V2V
The V2V is a future car that will send information back and forth to other vehicles including location, speed, and direction. The information is then used to determine a safe distance between the cars. It can also determine red lights. -
Self Driving Cars
Self driving cars aren't a new thing but in the future, technicians want to develop a car that can truly drive itself. It would use lasers, cameras, and radars. The car also has computerized maps that view road signs, find alternate routes, and see traffic lights before it's even visible to a person. -
Energy-storing Body Panels
Electrical cars have batteries that take up to much space. In Europe, there is currently nine auto manufacturers researching and testing body panels that can store energy and charge faster. The body panels being tested are made of polymer fiber and carbon resin that are strong enough to be made into cars but pliable enough to be molded into panels.
