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What is the definition of a car?
What is the definition of a car?
A car is a motor vehicle with wheels that primarily runs on roads, seats one to eight people, has four wheels, and mainly transports people, not cargo.
Who built the first steam-powered road vehicle?
Who built the first steam-powered road vehicle?
Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot
Who designed and constructed the first internal combustion-powered automobile?
Who designed and constructed the first internal combustion-powered automobile?
François Isaac de Rivaz
When was the modern car invented?
When was the modern car invented?
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What was one of the first cars affordable by the masses?
What was one of the first cars affordable by the masses?
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Study Notes
Definition and History of Cars
- A car is a self-powered vehicle with four wheels, typically driven by an internal combustion engine or electric motor, used for transporting people and goods.
Early Developments
- Richard Trevithick built the first steam-powered road vehicle in 1801.
- Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot, a French inventor, is credited with designing and constructing the first internal combustion-powered automobile in 1769.
The Birth of the Modern Car
- The modern car was invented in the late 19th century, with most historians agreeing that Karl Benz, a German engineer, built the first practical automobile in 1885.
Cars for the Masses
- The Ford Model T, introduced in 1908, was one of the first cars affordable by the masses, revolutionizing the automotive industry with its affordability and mass production.
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Test your knowledge about the fascinating history of cars and their invention with this quiz. From the first steam-powered vehicle to the development of internal combustion engines, discover interesting facts and milestones in the evolution of automobiles.
