1911 Electric starter introduced
Charles Kettering introduces the electric starter. Until this time engines had to be started by hand cranking. Critics believed no one could make an electric starter small enough to fit under a car’s hood yet powerful enough to start the engine. His starters first saw service in
1912 Cadillacs.
- I selected this point because I felt this would be a big help to cars because it would be very had to start them without electric start.
1914 First car body made entirely of steel
Dodge introduces the first car body made entirely of steel, fabricated by the Budd Company. The Dodge touring car is made in Hamtramck, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit.
- This point is very interesting because an all steel body would be a great help in the safety of a car. Before without a body in an accident you would be very hurt.
1926 First power steering system
Francis Wright Davis uses a Pierce-Arrow to introduce the first power steering system. It works by integrating the steering linkage with a hydraulics system.
- I picked this point because I feel power steering would help the handling and the safety of cars.
1970s Air bags become standard
Air bags, introduced in some models in the 1970s, become standard in more cars. Originally installed only on the driver's side, they begin to appear on the front passenger side as well.
- I chose this point because Air bags greatly help the safety of cars and will reduce the number of injuries in car accidents.
