cars
first ever cars
The first working steam-powered vehicle was designed and most likely built by Ferdinand Verbeist
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gas powered carsIn 1886, Karl Benz developed a petrol- or gasoline-powered automobile. This is also considered to be the first "production" vehicle as Benz made several other identical copies.
impact on the environment.While there are different types of fuel that may power cars, most rely on gasoline or diesel. The United States Environmental Protection Agency states that the average vehicle emits 8,887 grams of carbon dioxide per gallon of gasoline. The average vehicle running on diesel fuel will emit 10,180 grams of carbon dioxide.
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electric cars
Thomas Parker built the first practical production electric car in London in 1884, using his own specially designed high-capacity rechargeable batteries.
safetyRoad traffic accidents are the largest cause of injury-related deaths worldwide. Mery Ward became one of the first documented car fatalities in 1869 in Parsontown, Henry Bliss Ireland,and pedestrian car eb in New York City. There are now standard tests for safety in new cars, such as the EuroNCAP and the US NCAP tests and insurance-industry-backed tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
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Engines
Mercedes V6 engine
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An engine or motor is a designed to convert one form of energy into mechanical energy. Heat engines burn a fuel to create heat, which then creates a force. Two of the most famous engine types are the V6 and V8.
The V stands for the number of cylinders the engine has. Recently the most used car engnes were the V6 or the V8.The most supercars use a
V12 It's one of the most powerful engines in the world.
The V stands for the number of cylinders the engine has. Recently the most used car engnes were the V6 or the V8.The most supercars use a
V12 It's one of the most powerful engines in the world.
FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW
One of the biggest motor shows coming 2017.You can see highlights from the amazing German automotive industry and explore the latest concept cars and technological ideas.It starts 14th September and ends on the 24thSeptember 2017