-
1478
1.
Leonardo da Vinci draws the first self propelled vehicle. Never actually creates it. -
2.
First self propelled car road vehicle is invented in France. Tractor for the French Army. -
3.
A fourcycle internal combustion engine is created, (prototype for modern car engines) -
4.
Henry Ford builds his first automobile. -
5.
Dureya Brothers invent the first successful gas powered car in the US. -
6.
Dureya brothers create the first American car company. -
7.
Steering wheel is introduced. -
8.
Car Radio is introduced. -
9.
First four wheel drive, all purpose vehicle is invented for the US Military. Now known as the Jeep. -
10.
Air bags are added into the car as a safety option. -
11.
Seatbelts are introduced. -
12.
GPS is introduced. -
13.
The higher cost of gasoline and impact on climate change, has electric vehicles come back into the picture. -
14.
Vehicle manufacturers begin to develop electric vehicles more than gas powered.