History of the Automobile
Cugnot's 1770 invention sparked a global surge in steam carriages. By 1790, Amiens, France, witnessed the emergence of post-Cugnot steam carriages, which revolutionized transportation. Steam buses graced Parisian streets by 1800, showcasing steam's vast mobility potential. English innovators like Trevithick and Gurney furthered steam carriage evolution. Gurney's lightweight carriage, reaching 17 mph, exemplified steam propulsion efficiency. Despite challenges and the 1865 Red Flag Act, steam's legacy endured into the 20th century. As seen in the Stanley brothers' steam cars and the Locomobile's US success, steam had a lasting impact on the American imagination.
Gottlieb Daimler, a brilliant mind in engineering, played a pivotal role in the development of the internal-combustion engine. In 1885, Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach introduced the first high-speed engine, setting the stage for the mass conversion of carriages into engine-driven vehicles.


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