List of days of the year

29 January - Karl Benz patents the gasoline-driven automobile.

 


Karl Benz, a German engineer and inventor, patented the gasoline-driven automobile on January 29, 1886. His patent, titled "Vehicle with gas engine operation," is considered a landmark in the history of the automobile.

Benz's invention was a three-wheeled vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine fueled by gasoline. The vehicle, known as the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, is widely regarded as the world's first true automobile. It featured a single-cylinder engine, a chassis, and other essential components that laid the foundation for the development of modern automobiles.

Karl Benz's groundbreaking invention revolutionized transportation, paving the way for the automotive industry. The Benz Patent-Motorwagen marked the beginning of a new era, ultimately leading to the widespread adoption of automobiles and the transformation of personal and industrial mobility.

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