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Who invented the first steam-powered road vehicle?
Who invented the first steam-powered road vehicle?
- Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot (correct)
- Carl Benz
- Henry Ford
- François Isaac de Rivaz
When was the first internal combustion powered automobile invented?
When was the first internal combustion powered automobile invented?
- 1886
- 1908
- 1808 (correct)
- 1769
Which car is considered an essential part of development?
Which car is considered an essential part of development?
- horse-drawn carriage
- steam-powered road vehicle
- Benz Patent-Motorwagen
- Model T (correct)
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Steam-Powered Road Vehicle
- Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot invented the first steam-powered road vehicle in 1769.
- His vehicle was a three-wheeled tractor designed to haul artillery for the French army.
- It was powered by a steam engine and is often regarded as the first full-scale working vehicle to be powered by steam.
Internal Combustion Powered Automobile
- The first internal combustion powered automobile was invented by Karl Benz in 1885.
- This vehicle, known as the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, was the first true automobile powered by an internal combustion engine.
- It featured a four-stroke engine and is recognized as a significant milestone in automotive history.
Essential Car in Development
- The Ford Model T, introduced by Henry Ford in 1908, is considered an essential part of automobile development.
- It revolutionized manufacturing with the introduction of assembly line production, making cars affordable for the general public.
- The Model T's widespread popularity significantly shaped the automotive industry and American culture.
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