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The first wheels were simple wooden discs with a central hole to insert them into an axle. The subsequent invention of the spoked wheel allowed the construction of faster and lighter vehicles. The wheel was also created in Mesopotamia -
The Egyptians were the first builders of sailing ships. At least five thousand years ago they were made to navigate the Nile and later the Mediterranean. Sailing boats were the first means of transportation across long distances of water (rivers, lakes, seas). Currently they are used for recreational, sporting or educational purposes. However, in some areas of the Indian Ocean they continue to be used for commercial purposes. -
According to Greek mythology, Philomeleus, the inventor of the chariot, was born from the union of the goddess of agriculture Demeter with Lasionte. Mythology seems to corroborate the idea that the origin of the chariot appears linked to agriculture and the domestication of animals. -
Carriages with suspension are animal-drawn vehicles equipped with a suspension system, consisting of mechanisms that allow the carriage's wheels to absorb impacts and irregularities in the terrain. Suspension improves comfort for passengers, protects the structure of the carriage, and reduces the strain on the animals pulling it. -
A steam locomotive or steam locomotive is a type of locomotive powered by the action of water vapor. It was the dominant form of traction on railways, until it was replaced by diesel and electric locomotives in the mid-20th century. It was also invented by Richard Trevithick. -
It was invented by Robert Fulton. A steam ship or also called a steam ship is a ship with a mechanism propelled by steam. Steam is generated artificially, since it is produced based on water and its change in physical state, through heating. -
200 years ago, in the Grand Duchy of Baden, Karl Drais tested the "treadmill" he had just invented. This was on June 14, 1817. During the 19th century, the machine evolved in various forms and became what we know today as a bicycle. -
It was invented by Nicolaus Otto. The internal combustion engine consists of cylinders, pistons, fuel injectors and spark plugs. Combined, these components burn fuel and release exhaust gases from the cylinders. By repeating the process, you create energy that propels the car.” -
It was invented by Charles Pearsaon. It is characterized by being a mass transport of passengers in large cities, uniting various areas and their surroundings, with high capacity and frequency and segregated from other transport systems. Metropolitan railways are built underground or above ground, although most systems use mixed models. -
The Benz Patent-Motorwagen is widely considered to be the first automobile in history and was patented by Karl Benz on January 29, 1886. It was the first automobile to be mass produced and sold to the public, marking a significant milestone in the development of the automotive industry. -
Thus, on October 17, 1903, after several failed attempts, the youngest of the brothers, Orville, boarded the Wright Flyer and made the first flight. It is true that it only lasted 12 seconds and traveled 36 meters, but it was the precedent for the aeronautical industry that developed during the 20th century. -
The Bell 47, designed by Arthur M. Young, became the first helicopter to be licensed for civil use (May 1946) in the United States and twenty years later the Bell 206 became the most successful commercial helicopter manufactured and the one that set and broke the most industrial records. -
The first space shuttle, Enterprise, is a large-scale test vehicle used for flights in the atmosphere and tests on the ground; It is not equipped for space flight. In 1977, it entered service for a nine-month approach and landing test flight program. -
The Tesla Roadster is an all-electric sports car, the first model produced by Tesla Motors, an electric car manufacturer. A total of 2,450 vehicles were sold between the different versions of the Roadster. -
It was invented by Elonk Musk. The technical definition of Hyperloop is “a transportation system based on capsules that levitate inside low-pressure tunnels, which would have an air compressor installed in the nose to avoid the effect of compression by currents on speed.”