What is AutoLifecycle?

AutoLifecycle is a data-driven blog exploring the evolution, economics, and engineering of automobiles from past to future, written by Professor Hisham Ibrahim.

What topics does AutoLifecycle cover?

The blog covers automotive history, engineering innovations, vehicle design principles, transportation psychology, and economic aspects of the automotive industry.

Who writes AutoLifecycle?

AutoLifecycle is written by Professor Hisham Ibrahim, an expert in automotive engineering, vehicle design, and transportation psychology with extensive academic and industry experience.

The Evolution of the Automobile

A three-part visual journey through 160 years of automotive history

Timeline visualization showing the evolution of automobiles from 1832 to present, divided into three eras: Birth of Motion, The Golden Age, and Electric Dreams — The Evolution of the Automobile: 160 Years of Innovation

About This Series

Explore the fascinating story of how automobiles evolved from experimental machines to cultural icons. This three-part series takes you through:

Part 1: Birth of Motion (1832-1945)
From the first electric car and Otto’s revolutionary engine to Ford’s mass production and pre-war luxury vehicles.

Part 2: The Golden Age (1945-1990s)
Post-war innovation, European efficiency, American muscle, Japanese reliability, and the rise of sports cars.

Part 3: Electric Dreams (1996-Present)
The environmental revolution, from GM’s EV1 experiment to Tesla’s disruption and the modern EV landscape.

The Evolution of the Automobile

About This Series

Series Posts

Electric Dreams: The Environmental Revolution (1996-Present)

The Golden Age: Post-War Innovation and Cultural Icons (1945-1990s)

Birth of Motion: Early Automotive Innovation (1832-1945)