Hello everyone, welcome to our WebQuest about the invention of the car. You will learn how the first car was invented and by who.
Important words
engine
a machine that uses different parts to convert fuel into energy, or power. An engine creates enough power to make the car move
invention
a new thing that someone has made
transportation
the movement of goods and people from place to place and the various means by which such movement is accomplished (for example a car, a plane or a train)
steam-powered
steam engines use the power of steam to make the machine move. Steam is the hot mist that forms when water boils.
gasoline
a liquid that burns, used mainly as fuel for engines.
