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What did olden day cars run on?
The ''horseless CARriage'' as we know it today was powered by many different ways. Porsche made electric vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Renault and others used petrol and the Stanley Motor Company used steam (!) as propulsion.
What were cars powered by before the petrol engine?
Steam engines and before that it was good old pedal power There were some electric cars to, such as the Baker Electric.
Was the first road vehicle powered by petrol?
Road vehicles were powered by steam for over one hundred years before the first petrol powered vehicle was produced by Karl Benz in 1885. The electric car also predates the gasoline powered version by 4 years. Until after 1900, there were more steam and electric cars than petrol powered cars.
What cars did they have in the olden days?
Ford Model T and Mercedes-Benz Limousines, Rolls Royce, Renault, Porsche (electric!), Stanley Steamer (driven with steam) and many more.
Why do petrol cars steam more then diesel cars?
because petrol is easer to burn than diesel
How did the first automobile work?
Some used steam-powered engines, others used early petrol or gas engines. Some even used battery-powered electric motors.
Is an electric train faster then a steam one?
a electric train is faster than a steam engine
What is deifference between steam engene and electric engine?
A steam engine requires water to be heated to produce steam. This steam is used in pistons to produce movement, as in a steam train. An electric engine can produce the same energy, as in an electric car, and is far less bulky than a steam engine.
What is produced when petrol burns in a car engine?
complete combustion producies co2 and steam incomplete co and steam
What was coal used for in the olden days?
It was used in steam engines and heating your house and also cooking.
What powered the first car?
Steam
How do Victorian car engine work?
The Victorian era ended in 1901 just at the birth of the automobile. The first Diesel, Petrol engine cars were being built. Electric cars and Steam cars were around also.
