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Who drew up the first theoretical plan for a motor vehicle?
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?
Who invented the first self-propelled road vehicle?
- Thomas Davenport
- Nicolas Joseph Cugnot (correct)
- Robert Anderson
- Gaston Plante
Who invented the first crude electric carriage?
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?
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?
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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