2. First Self Propelled Car..
• In 1769, a French military
engineer named Nicholas
Cugnot created a steam
powered road vehicle.
• Used a steam engine
attached to a three-
wheeled cart.
• According to popular belief
it reached walking speed
• It was used by the French
army to haul cannons.
3. In 1886, Carl Benz is awarded
German patent number
37435 for a three-wheeled,
self-propelled "Motorwagen".
With a rear-mounted single-
cylinder engine, the first
automobile forever changes
the way people move, and
sparks a legacy of innovation
that continues to this day.
4. Several Mercedes Benz Cars,
Busses, Trucks and Fire Service
Vehicles became available with
battery-electric propulsion an
early ancestor of todays hybrid
drive
The Mercedes Benz Special
Touring Car (1910) was the first
car to employ four valves per
cylinder to improve both
performance and fuel
consumption.
5. A Compressor(Supercharger) driven by the Engine noticeably
increases power of several Mercedes models by pressurizing the
fuel air mixture
The Mercedes 170 features the first-
ever fully independent suspension,
which allows each wheel to respond
individually. Along with a new
hydraulic braking system, the 170
sets new performance and safety
benchmarks that remain the gold
standard today.
6. The First Diesel passenger Car
The Mercedes Benz 260D Uses
about 30% less fuel than its
gasoline counterpart and does
so without the maintenance of
ignition components.
Mercedes Benz Formally begins safety research with a test
vehicle featuring highly rigid floor side impact protection and
collapsible steering column.
7. Car air-conditioning..
• Air-conditioning was
introduced to cars in 1940.
This invention made cars a lot
more comfortable, especially
on really hot days. At first, the
air-conditioning was a little bit
awkward. To turn the air-
conditioner off, the driver had
to stop the car , get out and
disconnect a tube located
under the bonnet.
PACKARD
8. 1956-The seat belt:
In 1956, the seat belt was
installed into the car.
Australia was the first
country to make seat belts
compulsory in all vehicles.
The seat belt did not
become compulsory in the
United States until 1968.
9. For the first time, development of every new Mercedes includes
an increasingly rigorous regimen of crash-testing. This vital
learning tool was initially performed outdoors.
Another important safety
inclusion to the car was the
airbag. The airbag was first
installed in 1971 by the Ford
Motor Company.
1971-AIRBAGS
10. Debuting On the compact 190-
Class the breakthrough 5 arm
rear suspension design provides a
new level of handling precision,
ride comfort and active safety
A concept first unveiled in 1970, ABS helps the driver retain
steering control under heavy braking by preventing wheel
lockup. It remains both a milestone in automotive safety and a
cornerstone, with the ability to individually brake wheels
serving as a fundamental element of countless future
breakthroughs.
11. A groundbreaking system that can help prepare the occupants for
an accident before it happens, PRE-SAFE can detect that certain
types of collision might be imminent. In the precious moments
before impact, it can snug the front seat belts and adjust the front
head restraints to help optimize the effectiveness of the restraint
systems.
After measuring over 70 parameters in the first few minutes of a
drive, this innovation can help detect signs of drowsiness and
audibly alert the driver to take a break.
12. VETERAN ERA
The Veteran Auto Era is part of the Brass Era, and refers to
automobiles manufactured before 1905.
Innovation was rapid and
rampant, with no clear
standards for basic vehicle
architectures, body styles,
construction materials, or
controls. Many veteran cars
use a tiller, rather than a
wheel for steering.
13. A wide variety of vehicles
powered by technologies
including steam,electricity,
and internal combustion
engines.
• Breakdowns were
frequent, fuel was
difficult to obtain, roads
suitable for travelling
were scarce, and rapid
innovation meant that a
year-old car was nearly
worthless.
14. FORD MODEL T
• The Model T was an automobile
built by the Ford Motor Company
from 1908 until 1927.
• Affordable transportation for the
common man, it quickly became
prized for its low cost, durability,
versatility, and ease of
maintenance.
• Because of the reverse gear
offered more power than the
forward gears, the Model T
frequently had to be driven up a
steep hill backward.
15. The Vintage Car Era
• Vintage cars are vehicles which
were built in the vintage era, which
began in 1919.
• Closed-bodied cars with heating
systems, standardized controls, and
front-mounted engines.
• The new closed-body style allowed
families to travel while comfortably
shielded from the elements, and
standard controls made driving
more convenient and easier.
16. PRE WAR ERA
• Steam-powered road
vehicles, both cars and
wagons.
• Fast-steaming lightweight
boilers and efficient engine
designs.
• Development of the high-
speed diesel engine from
1930.
17. POST WAR ERA
• THE POST-WAR ERA (1945 – 1970s)
• Throughout the 1950s, engine power
and vehicle speeds rose, designs
became better integrated and more
stylized, and cars grew more popular
across the world. The auto market
slightly shifted in the 1960s, causing
Detroit to worry about foreign
competition. European makers
adopted even greater technology and
Japan appeared as a serious car-
producing nation.
18. MODERN ERA
• Body styles have changed as
well in the modern era. Three
types, the hatchback, sedan,
and sport utility vehicles.
• The modern era has also seen
rapidly improving fuel
efficiency and engine output.
• the adoption of the diesel
engine, and the
ubiquity of fuel injection.
19. Ambassador – the iconic Indian car
Ambassador was the first
car to be produced in India.
It started production in 1958,
and for a long time was the
only car to be sold in India.
Despite the fact that it
had over 70% market
share at a time, how did
they lose their grip and
slip to a mere 0.12%
20. The increasing popularity of Maruti
800 hatchback was a warning
about the impending future. Soon
after, in the 1990s after
liberalization took over the country
and markets opened up to new
players, people started buying
different car models.
What went wrong?
As more cars came to the Indian
market, the Ambassador didn't find
a category to fit in, it was too big
for a Hatchback and too small to be
called an SUV.
23. HYBRID VEHICLES
• Hybrids are most often gasoline-burning
machines that utilize their electric bits to
collect and reuse energy that normally goes to
waste in standard cars.
24. 1. Much Cleaner Energy
2. Higher Gas Mileage, Lower Gas Costs
3. Regenerative Battery
4. Less noise
The Advantages of Hybrid Cars
25. Disadvantages of hybrid cars
• They have less weight.
• Poor handling.
• High cost.
• High maintenance.
