Historical Events tagged with "karlbenz"
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Invention of the First Gasoline Automobile
Karl Benz patented the first successful gasoline-driven automobile, known as the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, in Mannheim, Germany. This groundbreaking vehicle was equipped with a single-cylinder four-stroke engine and designed for practical use. Its creation marked the beginning of the automotive industry, offering an alternative to horse-drawn carriages. Karl Benz’s innovations combined existing technologies in an unprecedented way, demonstrating the potential for powered transport. The Patent-Motorwagen soon attracted attention and laid the groundwork for future automotive designs.
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