jan 1, 1896 - The First Car 1896 Henry Ford developed the first automobile. It was ethanol powered, and was actually called a "Quadracycle". It had a steering rod, not a wheel. This innovation lead to the development of cars around the world. Something so rare and new became a normal part of life.
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jan 1, 1896
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~ 130 years ago