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The History of Cars

By 23adaniel

  • First Car

    First Car
    Although this was the first car invented, the engine weighed too much so the car couldn't reach above 2.5 miles per hour.

  • First Practical Car

    First Practical Car
    "Jean Joseph Etienne Lenoir of Belgium invented the first" [ gasoline-powered automobile.]

  • Working Cars

    Working Cars
    Karl Benz invented the first working gasoline-powered car.

  • Negative Impact

    Negative Impact
    In 1910 Congress passed a law that restircted drinking and driving because of the dangers.

  • "Big Three"

    "Big Three"
    Henry Ford is known for his techniques that helped advance cars. These techniques were used by Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler, otherwise, known as the "Big Three"

  • The Use of Seat Belts

    The Use of Seat Belts
    More people didn't start to use seatbelts until the mid-1950s, but they were still optional to wear. As technology advanced, people decided to make the seatbelt cover the upper body because the lap belt gave people a chance of having more abdominal injuries.

  • History of Air Bags

    History of Air Bags
    Chrysler was the first company that offered airbag restraint systems as standard equipment. As time progressed they started the production of gas inflated airbags. Air bags have been mandatory in all cars since 1998.

  • Modern Cars

    Modern Cars
    Today's cars are built stronger and are more protective. They have included things such as mirrors, blind spot monitoring, lights, wipers, tire pressure monitor, seatbelt warnings, and much more.