A brief look at the history of the automobile
The history of the automobile (automobile) begins around 1769. Steam powered automobiles were created which were the first method of human transportation. The first internal combustion engine appeared in 1807 and this led to the modern gasoline or gasoline internal combustion engine in 1885. The year 1886 is considered the birth year of the modern automobile as we know it today with the Benz Patent Motorwagen by the Inventor German Karl Benz. Does anyone recognize that name?
Electric cars appeared briefly in the 20th century very briefly, they disappeared only to reappear in the 21st century. Initially, automobiles could be divided into various eras according to the means of propulsion. The early history of the automobile can be divided into several eras, depending on the predominant means of propulsion. Today they are defined by trends in things like exterior style, size, features, and preferences.
The eras of invention were:
· Steam-powered wheeled vehicles, the “caveman” forerunner of later cars.
· 17th and 18th century
Around 1672, the Jesuit missionary Ferdinand Verbiest built the first steam-powered vehicle as a toy for the Chinese emperor. It couldn’t carry a driver, but it’s most likely the first working steam car. Only very late, in the 19th century, did self-propelled cars large enough to carry people or cargo appeared. Over the next several decades, innovations such as handbrakes, multi-speed gears, and improved steering were developed. The first automobile patent was granted in the United States of America in 1789.
· 19th Century
In 1815 the first oil steam wagon was built. In 1867, Canadian jeweler Henry Seth Taylor demonstrated his 4-wheel “steam buggy” at the Stanstead Fair in Stanstead, Quebec, and again the following year. The basis of the buggy, the production of which began in 1865, was a high-wheeled cart with stiffeners to support a floor-mounted two-cylinder steam engine. Some people see the vehicle designed by Amédée Bollé, it was built in 1873 and recognized as the first real automobile. This could transport groups of passengers.
Seldon, also an American, designed not only a car with a motor, but also with four seats. He underwent a powerful sixteen-year patent process, but was granted his patent in 1895. German-born Karl Benz received his first automobile patent in 1886. Nikolaus Otto is responsible for the four-year gasoline internal combustion engine. times, which is the most popular form of modern automotive propulsion. The battery electric car was founded and can be attributed to A, Jedik, and the lead-acid battery was invented by Gaton Planté in 1859. Steam cars continued their development until the beginning of the 20th century, but the spread of diesel engines Gasoline as the Power of Choice Motivate in the late 19th century marked the end of steam-powered automobiles, except as trivia. It remains to be seen whether or not steam will return as a sustainable and efficient way to power our vehicles.
Electric car
Electric cars were popular between the late 19th and early 20th centuries because they provided a level of luxury with much more comfort and convenience of operation. These characteristics could not be matched by the gasoline cars of that time. The electric start was a big step forward and gave gasoline cars the help they needed. Gasoline cars were cheaper and also the mass production of cars by Ford Motor Company destroyed the market for electric cars.
Internal combustion engines
It is generally accepted that the first practical gasoline / gasoline internal combustion engines were completed almost simultaneously by several German inventors, however Karl Benz built his first automobile in 1885 and was granted the patent in 1886. To this day Today, Benz remains a forerunner.
It was from the veterans
The first automobile in Central Europe was produced by the Czech company Nesselsdorfer Wagenba in 1897. The first company to exclusively manufacture automobiles was Panhard et Levassor and they also introduced the first four-cylinder engine. Peugeot followed two years later. Oldsmobile, (on which music would be made), would dominate the US market at first. Within a year, Cadillac (formed from the Ford Company), Ford, and Winton were mass producing automobiles. In 1900, many countries had national auto industries. Cars from this era were considered a novelty and often broke down. The roads were difficult to navigate and rapid technological development made even the newest models obsolete. Rambler was the first company in 1909 to provide a replacement tire. These were mounted as a fifth wheel.
Bronze or Edwardian period
Within the 15 years that make up this era, the various designs / experimentation and use of alternative energy systems would become obsolete as the standards were now recognized. Things like the front engine, rear wheel drive, internal combustion, and gears gave rise to these accepted standards that everyone expected. During this era, technology and development were very fast. Safety glass became fashionable.
Vintage era
The vintage era lasted from the end of World War I (1919), until the Wall Street crash in 1929. In 1919, 90% of the cars sold were open; in 1929, 90% was closed.
It was before WWII
The classic era began with the Great Depression in 1930 and ended after World War II in 1946. Headlights began to be integrated into the car body.
Postwar era
This era was exemplified by smaller cars and muscle cars. The Mustang made its appearance as did the Camaro. Independent suspension, turbo engine and fuel injection became buzzwords. It was around this time that Japan became the world’s largest automaker for a time.
Modern era: usually defined as the 25-year period that precedes the current era.
The modern era has been dominated by computer design. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive diesel engines are at the forefront of our minds in this age. The styles on the body also changed. Sports utility vehicles, sedans and hatchbacks dominate the market. The modern era has seen a rapid increase in fuel efficiency and engine power. China has become the world leader in automobile manufacturing.
What a long and illustrious story. This little glimpse of history is certainly a new vantage point from which to view one of my most prized possessions. Who would you trust to repair, recondition or redesign yours?