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The Automobile. By: Adan Franco. In the 19 th century the automobile was more simply built than they are now… The mass production of cars started when Henry ford introduced the assembly line where parts were hand crafted and then placed on vehicles. The 19 th Century… .
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The Automobile By: Adan Franco
In the 19th century the automobile was more simply built than they are now… • The mass production of cars started when Henry ford introduced the assembly line where parts were hand crafted and then placed on vehicles. The 19th Century…
Today the automotive industry has advanced to an unthinkable level… • Today we have automated assembly lines where machines do most of the work and workers just monitor and maintain the machines. • Many big name companies do this. The 21st Century…
In the 19th century the automobile was used for many things including… • Farming… took a work load off of farmers. • Racing… sponsored by William K. Vanderbilt. • Short range traveling… • Transporting goods… 19th century uses…
In the 21st century cars have many more uses… • Transporting goods… Tanker trucks. • Picking up garbage… Waste management. • Farming… Machinery based off of vehicles. • Personal delivery… Ex: USPS/UPS/Fed EX • Racing… Nascar and many other industries. • Long distance travel… Greyhound Busses. 21ST Century uses
The automotive industry caused a raise in the economy until imported cars began to catch on, being cheaper and more efficient. • Cars were used for many reasons including for transportation and traveling. • The need for growth influenced its development. • It helped make the U.S a more tight knit nation. Interview…
Maxes out at 267 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 secs…World’s fastest street legal car…
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