History Of The Automobile

The history of the automobile starts with the engine and continues with the industrial revolution, then blossoms with the construction of the United States Interstate highway system and the travel culture of the 1950s. Everything from drive-in movie theaters to drive-thru restaurants and banks helped grow the automobile from a horseless buggy to an essential accoutrement of American lifestyles.

Surprisingly, during the dawn of automobiles, some were even powered by electricity and steam!

Today, the United States - and the world at large - continues its love and admiration for the car as it struggles with the threat of greenhouse gas, foreign oil dependency, traffic, and safety concerns.

Notable Events in the History of the Automobile

• Internal combustion engine
• Diesel engine
• Intermittent Windshield wipers
• Air bags
• The United States Highway System / Autobahn