THE HISTORY OF THE AUTOMOBILE
- The history of the automobile begins around 1769, with the car steam engine creation capable of carrying humans. In 1807, the first cars powered by an internal combustion engine fuel gas appeared, which led to the introduction in 1885 of the modern gasoline engine or combustion internal ubiquitous gasoline.
- The year 1876 is considered the year of birth of the modern automobile - with the Benz Patent Motorwagen, by German inventor Karl Benz.
- Powered cars to electric power briefly appeared at the turn of the twentieth century, but virtually disappeared from use until the turn of the century. The beginning of automotive history can be divided into a number of eras, based on common means of propulsion. Later periods were defined by trends in exterior style, size and utility preferences.