Teetor introduces cruise control makingn engineering take over cars (jul 12, 1948 – oct 20, 1960)
Description:
An engineer became so fed up with the rocking motion he experienced while riding in a car with his attorney behind the wheel that he developed one of the first cruise control system to smooth out the ride, using a mechanical throttle that could set the vehicle’s speed. The invention was commercialized in 1958.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 12, 1948
oct 20, 1960
~ 12 years