AUTOMOBILE TIMELINE

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BEATRIZ LÓPEZ-MONTENEGRO

1939

1958

2000

2014

1912

1903

Mary Anderson invents windshield wiper

Cadillac introduces the first electric starter

First air conditioning system

The modern seatbelt was invented

Tesla autopilot technology

Toyota launches the first hybrid car on the market

1988

2003

1886

The first Intelligent Parking Assist

Chrysler began the first production of airbag

Carl Benz patents world's first automobile

1950

1908

Ford produced Model T

Cruise control is invented

1930

First radio car

Sources

• Jardinemotorsuk. “The History of Car Technology.” Driving Seat, https://news.jardinemotors.co.uk/lifestyle/the-history-of-car-technology.
• Speedway Motors, https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Info/Automobile-History-Timeline.
• Ulrich, Lawrence. “Car History Timeline: From 3-Wheeled Buggies to Self-Driving Vehicles.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 7 May 2021, https://www.history.com/news/car-history-timeline.

Automobiles have allowed us to travel around in a faster way. Over the years, they have become increasingly safer (seat belts, airbags) and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.