Evolution of the Automobile - Part 1: Birth of Motion: Early Automotive Innovation (1832-1945)
Evolution: The Birth and Development of Motion Pictures ← Series Home Key Takeaways Nikolaus Otto's four-stroke engine (1876): Laid the foundation for modern gasoline engines. Karl Benz's Patent-Motorwagen (1886): Became the world's first gasoline-powered automobile. Ford's Model T (1908): Revolutionized manufacturing with assembly line production, making cars affordable for the masses. Lancia Lambda (1922): Pioneered monocoque construction, a design principle still used today. Chrysler Airflow (1934): Introduced aerodynamic styling, though ahead of its time. The story of the automobile is one of humanity’s greatest technological triumphs. From the first sputtering engines to elegant luxury machines, the period between 1832 and 1945 laid every foundation for modern transportation. ...