Are you curious about the evolution of car technology? Then read on, and find out more about how cars evolved to be what they are today. So much changes, so quickly, in our world, that we don’t often stop and take a look at what makes our world what it is. Let’s find out where car technology came from.
In 1769, steam engine automobiles were invented, paving the way for the great automobile of the future. In 1806, the cars that appeared were powered by internal combustion engines, and in 1885, there was a car invented that was powered by fuel or gasoline, as we mostly have today. No fancy computer screens or even high-end audio systems in these cars of yesteryear!
In 1886, Benz Patent-Motorwagen appeared, having been built by the pioneer Carl Benz. Pretty soon, there were only motor-driven wagons, instead of animal-driven carriages as there had been. In 1908, with the introduction of the Ford Model T, people began to buy cars by the dozen, as they were cheap enough, finally.
In just one century, humankind has produced technology that goes from horse-driven carriages to sophisticated vehicles that rely on voice-response and much of which rely on autopilot settings. And now, cars powered by electric power are available on the market, too.
In the modern era of autos, many developments have occurred, such as front-wheel drive, diesel engines, and fuel injection (which everyone has now, it seems). Also, body styles of cars have changed greatly, and today we mostly see the hatchback, the sedan, and the SUV on the market.
Also, in modern times, we’ve mostly had an increase in fuel efficiency and the output of engines, too. It seems that as it’s gotten easier to make cars that are “good” for the environment, it’s gotten easier to make them faster and more compact, too. This is good, as cities and even country towns are increasingly crowded.
And now, since 2009, China has begun to make more cars than the U.S., Japan, or Europe. The fact that many car companies are transnationals and widely spread out around the world means that your car might be Japanese in name, but might be made somewhere else. This has been practice for a while.
As you can see, cars have changed so much over the years. Now that low-emissions and zero-emissions are what are aimed for, the electric car may be the next big thing to take over the market. Who can say? For now, just know that the car has a solid history behind it, and probably isn’t going anywhere.
