History of Cars and Types of Vehicles

History of Cars

• First gasoline-powered car invented by Karl Benz in 1886
• First electric car invented by Morrison Electric in 1899
• Early 20th century: cars become more affordable and gain popularity
• 1908: Ford Model T introduced, revolutionizing mass production

Types of Cars

• Sedan: 2- or 4-door car with fixed roof
• Hatchback: car with rear door that swings upwards
• SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle): high-ground-clearance vehicle with spacious interior
• Truck: vehicle with open cargo bed and separate cabin
• Electric Vehicle (EV): powered by electric motor and battery
• Hybrid: combines internal combustion engine with electric motor

Car Parts and Functions

• Engine: converts fuel into energy
• Transmission: transmits power from engine to wheels
• Brakes: slow or stop the car
• Suspension: absorbs shocks and maintains vehicle stability
• Exhaust system: directs exhaust gases away from the vehicle

Safety Features

• Airbags: inflatable cushions that deploy in crash
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): prevents wheels from locking up during hard braking
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC): stabilizes vehicle in skidding situations
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW): alerts driver of unintended lane departure

Car Maintenance

• Regular oil changes: extends engine life
• Tire pressure checks: improves fuel efficiency and safety
• Brake pad replacements: maintains braking performance
• Scheduled servicing: prevents mechanical issues

History of Cars

• Karl Benz invents the first gasoline-powered car in 1886
• Morrison Electric invents the first electric car in 1899
• Cars become more affordable and gain popularity in the early 20th century
• The Ford Model T is introduced in 1908, revolutionizing mass production

Types of Cars

• Sedans have 2 or 4 doors and a fixed roof
• Hatchbacks have a rear door that swings upwards
• SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) have high ground clearance and a spacious interior
• Trucks have an open cargo bed and a separate cabin
• Electric Vehicles (EVs) are powered by an electric motor and battery
• Hybrid vehicles combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor

Car Parts and Functions

• The engine converts fuel into energy
• The transmission transmits power from the engine to the wheels
• The brakes slow or stop the car
• The suspension absorbs shocks and maintains vehicle stability
• The exhaust system directs exhaust gases away from the vehicle

Safety Features

• Airbags are inflatable cushions that deploy in a crash
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) prevents wheels from locking up during hard braking
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) stabilizes the vehicle in skidding situations
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alerts the driver of unintended lane departure

Car Maintenance

• Regular oil changes extend the engine's life
• Checking tire pressure improves fuel efficiency and safety
• Replacing brake pads maintains braking performance
• Scheduled servicing prevents mechanical issues