Evolution of Cars

This was the first automobile in the world- however the vehicle didn't have four wheels- it had three, one at the front for steering and driving , and two at the back.

Goodyear, who began experimenting with India rubber after his father's business went bankrupt, discovered vulcanization after he accidentally dropped some India rubber mixed with sulfur on a fire.

This engine was a popular replacement for steam engines at first, but since it was not efficient or practical, it quickly lost popularity

This first car did not have brakes, steering wheels, or seats, however it had an internal combustion engine ( an engine that creates power by burning petrol or oil)
His second version of this car was made in 1880, and he had another two versions after that, each of them with improved versions of steering, clutch, and brakes.

This engine was a huge success, as Otto's four stroke cycle meant much more power and efficiency. 8,300 of these engines were sold from 1876 and 1889, which is around 11 engines a week!

His first prototype was a simple gasoline engine of his own creation attached to a three wheeled carriage, which his wife and two sons drove on a 100 km trip to visit his wife's mother. This trip drew the public's attention to the car's reliability, and Benz's wife convinced Benz to add gears to the car to help with going uphill.

The Daimler company was created by Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach, who worked for Nikolaus Otto.