Essay Archive - History of the Automotive Industry and Ford Motor Company
History of the Automotive Industry and Ford Motor Company
The automotive industry started in 1893 when Charles and Frank
Duryea designed and built the first gasoline-engine-propelled motor vehicle.
This invention opened the doors to the automotive industry. During the
next 30 years, many people tried to enter the industry, but only a few were
successful.
The Early Years
During the early years, every car was built entirely by hand. This
process was not only very slow, but it was very expensive. This is....
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