History of Automobile

Carl Benz is credited with inventing the automobile and it was first developed in Germany.

The essential components of an automobile include a frame supporting the body, power-developing and transmitting units, tyres, wheels, springs, axles, engine, transmitting system, rear axles, clutch or fluid coupling, and the body of the vehicle.

The automobile is propelled through the friction of the contact between the road and the wheels.

<p>Some of the German automobile pioneers mentioned in the text include Nicholas Cugnot, August Otto, Carl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, Wilhelm Maybach, Rudolf Diesel, Ferdinand Posche, and Felix Wankel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Germany is listed as the birthplace of the automobile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engine = Supplies power Tyres and wheels = Support the vehicle and provide friction for propulsion Body = Provides protection and comfort Transmitting system and rear axles = Deliver power to the rear wheels</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nicholas Cugnot = Early steam-powered automobile Carl Benz = Invented the first practical motorcar Gottlieb Daimler = Developed the first four-wheeled automobile Rudolf Diesel = Invented the diesel engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Automobile = Ground transportation Aeroplane = Air transportation Helicopter = Air transportation Motor boat = Water transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Germany = Birthplace of the automobile and home to many automotive pioneers United States = Leading manufacturer of motor vehicles France = Known for early innovations in automobile development Japan = Renowned for advancements in automotive technology and efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Automobile = Friction between road and wheels Aeroplane = Flight through air Motor boat = Sailing in water Rocket = Propulsion through space</p> Signup and view all the answers