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The Evolution of Motor Vehicles

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Who drew up the first theoretical plan for a motor vehicle?

Nicolas Joseph Cugnot

Leonardo da Vinci

Both Leonardo da Vinci and Isaac Newton (correct)

Isaac Newton

Who invented the first self-propelled road vehicle?

Thomas Davenport

Nicolas Joseph Cugnot (correct)

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Gaston Plante

Who invented the first crude electric carriage?

Robert Anderson (correct)

Thomas Davenport

Nicolas Joseph Cugnot

Gaston Plante

Who invented the first practical and successful electric road vehicles using non-rechargeable electric cells?

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Who invented a better storage battery in 1865?

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Key Figures in Early Vehicle Development

Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot developed the first theoretical plan for a motor vehicle in 1769, which was a steam-powered vehicle designed for transporting passengers.
Gustave Trouvé is credited with inventing the first self-propelled road vehicle in 1881, which was powered by electricity and marked a significant innovation in automotive history.
Gustave Trouvé also created the first crude electric carriage, showcasing the potential of electric propulsion in transportation.
Ferdinand Porsche pioneered the first practical and successful electric road vehicles using non-rechargeable electric cells in the late 19th century, influencing future electric vehicle design.
In 1865, French engineer Camille Faure invented a better storage battery, enhancing the efficiency and feasibility of electric vehicles.

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Test your knowledge of the history of motorization with this quiz! From Leonardo da Vinci's theoretical plans to the invention of the first self-propelled road vehicle by Nicolas Joseph Cugnot, explore the evolution of motor vehicles throughout history. How much do you know about the milestones and innovations that shaped the world of transportation? Take the quiz to find out!