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Karl Benz invents Patent Motorwagen
It may be said that Gottlieb Daimler invented the gasoline powered automobile at the same time Karl Benz did, however, Benz was the first to patent the idea of a petrol-fuelled automobile. http://www.tiki-toki.com/timeline/entry/142171/The-evolution-of-the-car/#vars!date=1792-06-02_00:34:35!
The invention of the automobile: Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler. London, England: Country Life Ltd. 1936. 143p -
Motorwagen Public Exposure
Bertha Benz, Karl's wife, made an effort to get her husband's invention known to the public, by taking the very first ride in one of the newly constructed patent Motorwagen automobiles from Mannheim to Pforzheim, Germany. Because of Bertha, the car become more notable to the public, gained worldwide attention, and the company got its first sales. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertha_Benz
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Invention of Hybrid Engine
As the automobile marketing vastly increased at the end of the 19th century, Ferdinand Porsche, an 18 year old, invents the Lohne-Porsche Mixte Hybrid, or the first hybrid engine. http://www.tiki-toki.com/timeline/entry/142171/The-evolution-of-the-car/#vars!date=1821-06-18_17:11:06!
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The Model T Production
Henry Ford engaged in introducing the motor car to the public, and later, he produced the Model T. It contained a 20-horsepower, four-cylinder engine, it reached a top speed of 45 miles per hour, covered 13-21 miles per gallon, and weighed about 1200 lbs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Model_T
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Invention of the Volkswagen Beetle
The Beetle was designed with the intention of being a simple and economic car that would appeal to a wide audience. It fulfilled that role and went on to be one of the world's most popular automobiles. It is a two door, four passenger, rear engine economy car manufactured and marketed by German automaker Volkswagen. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Beetle
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First Fuel Injection Car
The Gutbrod Superior was the first fuel injected car. Fuel injection improved fuel efficiency, and the idea was brought up in the 1950's. In April 1953 the engine size was increased to 663 cc for more expensive versions of the car, while the standard model continued to be offered with the original smaller engine. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gutbrod
Bohem, Jim. "History & Heritage: Fuel Injection." StarTribune.com: from Minneapolis, St. Paul and around Minnesota. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Oct. 2016. -
Invention of 3-Way Catalytic Converter
Rising concerns over air pollution and environmental degradation lead John J. Mooney and Carl D. Keith to develop and introduce the catalytic 3-way converter. It kept the hazards of modern technology under control. Catalytic converters have drastically reduced emissions and saved congested cities from pollution. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalytic_converter
Nice, Karim, and Charles W.Bryant. "How Catalytic Converters Work." How Stuff Works. Discovery Company, 8 Nov. 2000. Web. 3 Oct. 2016 -
Toyota Unveils the Prius
Toyota, seeking to make individual travel fit for the future, presents the Prius. It is the first mass production hybrid road car. It uses an optimized combination of gasoline powered engine and an electric motor and requires very little energy, and low emissions. It started the environmentally-friendly car movement and continues to evolve to this day. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius
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