Lecture 13 Flashcards
What was Joseph Lenoir’s contribution to automotive technology?
Developed the first commercially successful stationary internal combustion engine in 1859 using coal-gas products
Who was Nikolaus Otto and what did he do?
Improved Lenoir’s engine design , setting the foundation for modern internal combustion engines
What is the significance about Karl Benz’ 1885 Motorwagen
- Created the first automobile fueled by gas in 1885
- The Benz Motorwagen marked the birth of the modern automobile
What advancements did Wilhelm Maybach and Gottlieb Daimler bring?
- Developed the “Grandfather’s clock engine” the first modern gasoline engine
- Phoenix engine introduce the 4 cylinder design, revolutionizing automotive performance
What was the first mass-produced car
The oldsmobile Curved Dash was the first mass produced car using an assembly line, paving the way for industrial-scale automobile manufacturing
What was the significance of the Ford Model T
- Democratized car ownership
- Assembly line efficiency
What impact did the 1973 oil crisis have on car design
The crisis ended the era of gas guzzlers in the US and led a shift toward more fuel efficient cars
Why is the Volkswagen beetle historically significant
Designed as an affordable “peoples car” it became the longest and most priced car in history
What concerns exist about the cultural and environmental impact of electric vehicles
- EVs may create a disposable culture with vehicles designed to fail rather than be repaired
- Questions persist about their true environment cleanliness considering battery production and disposal
Dodge Caravan change automotive design?
Pioneered the modern minivan design
How did social factors influence early electric vehicle popularity?
Quiet operation and availability of charging stations often targeted at urban customers
