The Cars That Built the World

Two engineers work on one of the most important discoveries in the world: the internal combustion engine. Their work leads to the production of the first gasoline-powered car models, freeing humankind from dependence on horses.

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Fueling Invention

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Karl Benz discovers a potent, portable fuel that sparks the invention of the car, leading rival Gottlieb Daimler to build a faster, more powerful engine.