Karl Benz: The Creator Of The First Automobile.
Table of contents:
How did Carl Benz start taking interest in engineering? 0:47
Karl Benz’s first business 1:15
A few words about his wife Bertha Benz 1:34
Karl Benz left his own company and started a new business 2:48
Gottlieb Daimler was a strong competitor who also worked on a new engine 3:17
How did Benz’vision of a car differ from that of Gottlieb Daimler? 3:32
Why is the date January 29th, 1886 considered a historical turning point? 3:57
Benz and Daimler became one 5:09
Why is it called Mercedes-Benz? 5:25
What does the Mercedes-Benz logo mean? 6:22
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His invention completely changed the world of transportation. He managed to create a new type of horseless vehicle that allowed people to travel long distance. It is not by a coincidence that he is often referred to as the father of the automobile. Today’s episode is about Karl benz.
In this video, we will learn lots of interesting facts about this amazing engineer and inventor, and also take a look at the events that influenced his life.
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In this video, we will answer the following questions:
How did Carl Benz invent the car?
What materials did Karl Benz use to make the first car?
How was the Mercedes Benz created?
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Extracts from the video:
"Anyway, with the help of these new investors, Benz managed to put the two stroke-engine on the market. "
"Benz focused his attention more, not on the engine, but on the vehicle that was supposed to be driven by the engine. "
"Over the next years, Benz introduced several improved versions of his motor car. "
"By the end of the 19th century, Benz's company was a stock corporation and the world's leading manufacturer of motor vehicles. "
"The company collaborated with a businessman and motorcar enthusiast named Emil Jellinek. He signed a contract with DMG on the distribution of Daimler cars and engines. So, at one point, it was decided to design a new engine for a racing car."
"And Jellinek, who was largely involved in the project, offered to name the car after his daughter Mercedez. That's how, in 1900, the Mercedez 35 horsepower sports car was born";
"A few weeks after the journey Benz showed his car to the public audience at the Munich Engineering Exhibition..."
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Further reading:
https://www.biography.com/inventor/ka...
https://www.biography.com/inventor/ka...
https://mercedes-benz-publicarchive.c...
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Benz
https://www.thoughtco.com/karl-benz-a...
http://theinventors.org/library/inven...