该【大学英语全新版教程模块四unit2smartcars省公开课金奖全国赛课一等奖微课获奖PPT课件 】是由【1875892****】上传分享,文档一共【32】页,该文档可以免费在线阅读,需要了解更多关于【大学英语全新版教程模块四unit2smartcars省公开课金奖全国赛课一等奖微课获奖PPT课件 】的内容,可以使用淘豆网的站内搜索功能,选择自己适合的文档,以下文字是截取该文章内的部分文字,如需要获得完整电子版,请下载此文档到您的设备,方便您编辑和打印。Unit 2 Smart Cars 经济管理学院 10 市场营销 年3月2日 1/32 The importance of cars Car is a kind of traffic tools in our lives. It changes transportation and our lives. We can see it from the pictures. 时速: 6公里 20公里 337公里 2/32 The history of cars V Nicolas Joseph Cugnot From France invented first self-propelled mechanical vehicle in 1769. Built the first True Automobile Tricycle Steam Engine 4 passengers miles per hour The Year Of Revolution 3/32 Beginning of The 19th Century In 1800 Steam buses were used in Paris Steam Carriages before Trains Steam Engine Noisy Smelly Dangerous(Because of boiler explosions) 4/32 1876 Nikolaus August Otto Created the first gasoline powered engine 1890’s Automobiles were considered recreational vehicles for the wealthy 1898 50 automobile manufacturing companies in the United States The End Of 19th century 5/32 higher speeds Longer distances Safer The three horse power Oldsmobile First commercially successful vehicle 1901 – 425 sold 1905 – 5,000 sold The 20th Century 6/32 Henry Ford 1908 - Invented the Model T Inexpensive Versatile Easy to maintain Enabled middle class people to own an automobile 7/32 Two styles The European style: compact and small The cars were made of mostly aluminum and the chassis and framework was made of steel. 2 The America style : big and spacious inside The cars were made with more power, smooth riding and stability, power steering, and power brakes. During World War II 8/32 American manufacturers started making smaller cars, but their engine size and horsepower increased. By the 1980’s technology started to grow in America because of new Japanese innovations and imports. Between the 1950’s and 1980’s 9/32 The 21st Century As the 21st century progressed and computer technology began to be utilized . Features including Auto Transmission, Anti-lock brake, skid-control system, Side airbags , Remote keyless entry, Automatic climate control vents, Cruise Control. Lamborghini Aventador Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX 10/32