The Automobile
⭐ MasteredKarl Benz built the first practical petrol car in 1885. Henry Ford's assembly line made cars cheaper in the early 1900s. Today we are moving to electric cars.
Electric cars produce no exhaust fumes.
All about The Automobile
Karl Benz built the first practical petrol-powered car in 1885 and received a patent for it in 1886. The car used an internal combustion engine to turn fuel into movement. Early cars were expensive and mostly owned by wealthy people.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line in 1913, which made cars much cheaper to produce. Cars changed how people travel, work and live, and today many countries are shifting towards electric vehicles.
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Real-life uses of The Automobile
- Driving to school or work
- Transporting goods by lorry
- Travelling on family holidays
Frequently asked questions about The Automobile
What is an internal combustion engine?
An engine in which fuel burns inside cylinders to push pistons, creating motion.
Who was Henry Ford?
An American industrialist who made cars affordable for ordinary people through mass production on assembly lines.
Are electric cars new?
Electric cars appeared in the 1800s, but they became common again in the 21st century as batteries improved.