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Karl Benz patents the first successful gasoline-driven automobile.
In 1886, Karl Benz receives a patent for the world’s first practical gasoline-powered automobile.
On January 29, 1886, German inventor Karl Benz is granted a patent (DRP 37435) for his Motorwagen, the first true automobile powered by an internal combustion engine. The vehicle features a single-cylinder four-stroke engine and innovative components such as a differential and electric ignition. Benz’s invention revolutionizes personal transportation and lays the foundation for the modern automotive industry. His patent marks a shift from steam and electric prototypes to the dominant gasoline-powered design. Automakers around the world soon adopt and refine Benz’s concepts. By transforming mobility and industry, the Motorwagen accelerates urban development and economic growth. Karl Benz’s patent is celebrated as a milestone in engineering history.
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