Cars

By Driesand

  • First Steam Engine Car Invented

    First Steam Engine Car Invented
    Nicolas Cugnot invented the first steam engine car to help the French army haul cannons. It moved at about walking speed.

  • First Electric Car

    First Electric Car
    In 1828 Anyos Jedlik invented an early type of the electric motor. The first electric car was built in 1837 by Robert Davidson. This invention didn't start coming popular until the late 2000s.

  • Invention of the Gas Powered Car

    Invention of the Gas Powered Car
    Carl Benz was the first to build and patent a gas powered car. Mainly only richer people could afford the cars.

  • Ford Model T goes into production

    Ford Model T goes into production
    Seeking to make a affordable car that mass-produced, Henry Ford made the Ford Model T. Its top speed was about 45 mph and had 13-21 mpg.

  • Toyota makes the Prius

    Toyota makes the Prius
    Toyota seeks to make a individual travel for the future. The Toyota Prius was the first mass-produced hybrid road car.

  • First Hydrogen Car

    First Hydrogen Car
    In response to concerns with the world's oil supply, Honda reveals the first prduction-ready hydrogen car.