Frenchman, Monsieur Huret invented a three-wheeled carriage propelled by dogs running in treadmills in the rear wheels in 1885. Continue reading
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Vehicle Seat Belt Patented
American inventor E.J. Claghorn patented the vehicular seat belt in 1885 designed to restrain passengers while moving at high speeds. Continue reading
Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal (/pæˈskæl, pɑːˈskɑːl/; French: [blɛz paskal]; 19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic theologian. Continue reading
Inverted Tee Railroad Track
English engineer, Charles Vignoles invented the modern inverted T iron railroad track in 1835. Continue reading
Horse-Drawn Omnibus Service in France
Horse-drawn omnibus service was offered in Paris, France at the encouragement of Blaise Pascal in 1662. Continue reading
Italy Constructs Funicular Railway Trams
A funicular railway tram powered by twin 45 horsepower steam engines was constructed in 1879-80 bringing passengers up the mountainside Continue reading
Jean-Joseph-Etienne Lenoir
Jean Joseph Étienne Lenoir also known as Jean J. Lenoir (12 January 1822 – 4 August 1900) was a Belgian engineer who developed the internal combustion engine in 1858. Continue reading
Italy Began to Electrify Main Line Tracks
In 1902, Italy began the process of electrification. Continue reading
First automobile Ordered by a Head of State
Nobody knows for sure whether Alexander ever drove or rode in his purchased car. Continue reading
Automobile Used for Public Transportation
Jean-Joseph-Etienne Lenoir, Belgian engineer invented the first automobile for personal transportation. Continue reading