Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2010. — 66 p. — ISBN 978-1-61535-645-4 (e-book) — (Breakthroughs in Science and Technology).Breahthroughs in Science and Technology looks at some of the most important inventions and discoveries that have shaped the way we live, work, and think. In this series, you will meet the scientists and engineers whose innovative work has changed the world forever.Who Invented the Automobile? looks back at the history of the automobile-a machine that we could not imagine living without today. From the first "horseless carriage" through to the development of modern, solar-powered cars, you will follow the journey of this ground-breaking invention. The challenges of today's world, such as global warming and pollution, continue to lead to new inventions-advances that will change the automobile forever.Contents
World on wheels
The horseless carriage
The golden age of steam
Gas engines
The four-stroke gasoline engine
Otto’s four-stroke
Benz and Daimler get busy
The first automobile
The car gets going
The automobile takes shape
Electric and steam cars
Diesel’s engine
America goes car crazy
The production line
The auto industry grows
Car comforts
Designing for economy
New developments
The automobile of tomorrow
Glossary
Further information
Index
