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June 30, 1953: Corvette Adds Some Fiber, Flair to American Road
Chevrolet introduces the Corvette. It's a time when "new" and "Space Age" are the big buzzwords, and the Corvette fits the bill.
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Dec. 4, 1996: GM Delivers EV1 Electric Car
1996: General Motors begins delivery of the EV1, an electric vehicle that is a technical triumph for the time. It generates passion-fueled controversy that still reverberates today. The technological...
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Dec. 9, 1921: Get the Lead In … Gasoline
It seemed like a good idea at the time. It improved engine performance and reduced one kind of pollution. But the best-laid plans ...
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Nov. 24, 1903: Starting Your Car Gets a Bit Easier
1903: Clyde J. Coleman is issued a patent for an electric automobile starter. Coleman originally applied for the patent in 1899, but his early designs proved impractical. The need for this kind of...
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Feb. 11, 2005: This Guy’s No Dummy
2005: Samuel Alderson, inventor of the automotive crash-test dummy, dies. His creation saved countless lives … and amused millions along the way. Alderson graduated from high school at age 15, but the...
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July 7, 1936: Get a Grip — Phillips Screws Up the Toolbox
Henry F. Phillips receives patents for a new kind of screw and the new screwdriver needed to make it work. It changes the worlds of mass production and machine repair, not to mention your home toolbox.
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