Automobiles

Haewook Lee & Jimmy DuwelPLTWPeriod 4

Automobiles

These days automobiles are seen everywhere. Most of the family’s at least have one car. They are used whenever somebody wants to go somewhere such as school, movies, grocery stores, etc. Without them the society won’t be mobile.

http://chevroletcarblog.com/2010-chevrolet-camaro-production-may-possibly-be-stalled.htm

Who Invented Automobiles?

The first person to create the automobile is Karl Benz.

German He introduced his first car the

Motorwagen in 1885

http://www.erft.de/schulen/gymlech/2004/Auto/benz.htm

Motorwagen

The first automobile Three wheels Steel tubing Woodwork panels Steel wheels with solid rubber tires Steering wheel pivoted the front

wheels Gasoline powered

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/EDITORIAL/CARS/FEATURES/AUTOTRADER/33858.html

Development of Cars

Cars body entirely made out of steel Bigger engines Cruise control Manual transmission to automatic

transmission Hybrid cars

http://burnyourfuel.com/2009/05/10/cars/2010-chevrolet-aveo-also-known-as-chevrolet-lova/

Safety Developments

Safety door locks Seatbelts Air bags Anti-Braking System (ABS)

http://www.assystbullmer.co.uk/airbag_manufacturing.shtml

Development of Car Designs

http://www.autoencyklopedie.cz/2010/03/karl-friedrich-benz/

http://www.uh.edu/engines/epi1231.htm http://www.uh.edu/engines/epi1231.htm

http://www.culver.lib.in.us/vonneguts.htmhttp://www.acarplace.com/cars/classic-driving.html

http://hondagigharbor.com/Honda/Civic

Present

Timeline

1885: Karl Benz invents the first Automobile

1914: Car made out of steel1950: Cruise Control1970: Air bags become standard1970: hybrid engine invented1985: ABS available on American cars

http://3-b-s.org/ford-cars-timeline-p-317916.html

Impacts on the economy

Stimulated the use of credit Motels Drive in places (movies, restaurants,

banks, convenience stores, etc) Automobile exports vital to

international trade 1/5th of U.S. steel used for cars 3/5th of rubber used for tires

Impact on the economy (cont.)

Gas stations More roads Helped revive the petroleum industry Employment increased Railroads decreased Destroyed train industry

http://weblogs.cltv.com/news/local/chicago/2008/04/

Social impact

Made life more mobile Could travel over long distance Drive to go to places Easier to visit people that lives far

away. Freed women to go outside of home Less home time

http://thedailypos.org/forum/index.php?topic=8150.0

Environmental impact

Contributes to global warming (CO2) Ozones breaking down Acid rains Summers more hot because asphalt

roads absorbs sunlight Cutting down more nature Causing air pollution (80% from

automobiles in urban areas)

Disposal

Automobiles contain many harmful chemicals and lead that could hurt the environment.

65 % of the vehicle may be recycled

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2007/06/up-to-450000-ch/

http://investors.hexagon.se/index.php?p=press&s=detail&afw_id=1065356&afw_lang=en

http://www.ineospolyolefins.com/Markets/ConstructionDurable/CarFuelTank.aspx

Conclusion

Made life more mobile Far distance Trying to make drivers safe Faster cars Trying to make it safer Continue to Develop (design &

efficiency)

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