Neither design was very successful, as was the case with others, such as Samuel Brown, Samuel Morey, and Etienne Lenoir with his hippomobile, who every produced autos (often tailored carriages or carts) powered by inner combustion engines. The development of exterior combustion engines is detailed as a part of the history of the automotive however usually treated individually from the development of true cars. A variety of steam-powered street automobiles have been used during the first part of the 19th century, together with steam cars, steam buses, phaetons, and steam rollers.
The costs to the individual include buying the automobile, interest funds (if the car is financed), repairs and maintenance, fuel, depreciation, driving time, parking charges, taxes, and insurance. The costs to society embody maintaining roads, land use, highway congestion, air air pollution, public well being, well being care, and disposing of the vehicle at the end of its life. … Read More
