Professional Documents
Culture Documents
In d u stry
http://www.AutoReliefGroup.com
Initial stage: Automobile
Industry
1769 Steam-powered automobile was created for transport purposes.
1806 cars were running on fuel gas and was powered by internal
combustion engines.
20th century Electric cars came into the industry, however it became
popular only in 21st century when consumers and government were
more concerned about low-emission vehicles.
http://www.AutoReliefGroup.com
he very first car The Steam Car 1899 Auto car
Early 1900's
1980 ’ s
The 1950 ‘ s
ar s
C
b r id
2000 ’ s Hy
Phases in automobile
Steam automobiles
industry Cugnot Steam Trolley
Vintage era Austin 7, Bugatti Type 35, Lancia Lambda, Cadillac V-16
Pre-World War era Alvis Speed 20, Ford V-8, Bugatti Type 57, Volkswagen Beetle
Post-War era Morris Minor, Jaguar E-type, Ford Mustang, Datsun 240Z
Modern era Toyota Corolla, Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 3 Series, Ford Taurus
http://www.AutoReliefGroup.com
Things to know
• The largest automakers in U.S are General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler. U.S ranks third
after Japan and China under the list of world's top 20 motor vehicle producing countries.
•
• The future of cars is overloaded with high end technologies which are eco-friendly and cost effective
for customers. The auto manufacturers are spending a lot of money in R & D (Research and
Development) to create a product that is safer, sustainable, energy efficient and less polluting.
Alternatives to fuels like hydrogen cars, electric cars, compressed-air cars, etc are entering the
market to give high mileage at low cost which is beneficial for owner of the car and environment
too.
•
• Latest technologies like BMW's Turbosteamer, Regenerative braking, Installation of Vortex is used
which helps in saving energy and thereby cost.
•
• To improve the quality and strength of automobiles, the auto manufacturers are replacing steel with
materials like fiber glass, carbon nanotubes, duralumin and carbon fiber. Few other technologies
like platoons, automated highway systems and vehicle infrastructure integration enhances road
safety and traffic flow.
•
• Automobile industry was deeply affected by recession which recently occurred. However, it is reviving
and it will soon come back to normal in the near future.
http://www.AutoReliefGroup.com