An automobile is a vehicle used to transport people on roadways. The term automobile is derived from the Greek words “auto” and “mobile” (French). A automobile is a lifestyle that embodies the owner’s individuality. From the fabric of the seats to the roof, a car is an extension of the driver’s image as he or she sits behind the wheel. A automobile is a well-crafted machine that demands investigation and adoration to an enthusiast. Let’s look at their history, technology, manufacture, and invention, as well as some intriguing facts about them.
1. World’s First Car
Carl Benz invented the world’s first vehicle in 1885. The car’s peak speed was 16 kilometers per hour. It was powered by a one-cylinder four-stroke engine mounted horizontally on a specially constructed chassis. The Benz Patent Motorwagen was its name.
2. The first Car for Masses
In 1908, Henry Ford’s Model T became the first mass-produced automobile. This was a low-cost vehicle. It cost around $850 in 1908 and $260 in 1925. (the reduction in the cost of the car was mainly because of the invention of the assembly line).
3. The first electrified traffic light in the world
For the first time in America and the world: On August 5, 1914, the world’s first electric traffic light is installed on the intersection of Euclid Avenue and East 105th Street in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition, the first painted dividing line debuted in Michigan in 1911; the first “No Left Turn” sign arrived in Buffalo, New York, in 1916; and left-hand driving became common in American automobiles in 1908.
4. The first long-distance travel in history
Bertha Benz (wife of Carl Benz) and her two boys made the world’s first long-distance vehicle drive (from Mannheim in southern Germany to Pforzheim) in August 1888.
5. How many automobiles are there in the world?
Today, there are an estimated 1.2 billion vehicles in the globe, compared to 500 million in 1986. According to an estimate published by the research firm Bernstein, there will be 2 billion automobiles on the earth by 2040.
6. A automobile in less than 24 seconds!
Ford produced about 15 million automobiles between 1909 and 1927. Initially, assembling the Model T took 12 hours. With the aid of the assembly line system, this time was reduced to 8 minutes for each vehicle in 1913, and eventually, in 1927, during the latter years of Model T manufacturing, the factory delivered a fully constructed automobile in only 24 seconds. That is the power of invention in action.
7. Volkswagens are enormous!
Did you know that Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, KODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania, and MAN are all part of the Volkswagen Group?
8 Self driven cars
Nevada was the first state in the United States to award a license to self-driving automobiles in 2012. Self-driving automobiles are vehicles that can go from point A to point B without the assistance of a driver. To do the mission, they employ maps and advanced equipment. Researchers agree that these vehicles might help minimize future traffic accidents.
9 A tax of 150 percent on new autos
Denmark is one of the most costly places in the world to purchase a new automobile. All new automobile purchases in Denmark are subject to a 150 percent tax. However, according to a source, the government is considering raising the tax rate on new car sales to 100%.
10. Competitors joined hands
Until 1920, Benz and Mercedes were rivals. After these two firms joined, the newly created corporation began selling automobiles under the brand name ‘Mercedes-Benz.’
11. A rare Rolls Royce
Did you know that the Rolls Royce HP-15 is one of the most valuable automobiles in the world? Do you know why? There were a total of six of these vehicles built. There is just one of these automobiles left in the world. It is believed to be worth $35 million. The automobile had three cylinders and a peak speed of 39 mph.
12. The world’s longest automobile
A custom-built limousine by California automobile expert Jay Ohrberg holds the record for the world’s longest vehicle. The automobile is 100 meters long and is the longest car ever manufactured in the world, according to Guinness World Records. Surprisingly, the automobile also has a swimming pool and a helicopter pad.
13. Drivers aged 16 to 19 are three times more likely to accident than drivers aged 20 and over, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
14. In 2015/16, police in South Africa registered 14,602 carjacking instances, a 14.3 percent rise over the previous year. On a daily basis, 40 automobiles were hijacked.
15. Did you know that Ferrari only produces 14 vehicles per day, whereas Toyota produces 13,000 units each day?
16. According to one report, the world’s first non-fatal vehicle accident occurred in 1891 in Ohio City, Ohio, with James Lambert driving his single-cylinder gasoline automobile. However, the injuries were mild.
17. According to one estimate, Hong Kong boasts the most Rolls-Royce automobiles per capita in the world.
18. Carjacking is a typical occurrence in South Africa. As a result, BMW vehicles are outfitted with flamethrowers on the sides to deter theft.
19. In Japan, various stickers are placed on automobiles to identify the driving ability and experience of the driver. These stickers encourage other drivers to be more patient while driving near such vehicles.
20. The vehicle is the most recyclable product on the planet. Isn’t it fascinating?
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