“The Cars That Built The World” chronicles the brilliant innovations and fierce rivalries that lead to the world’s most iconic car brands. This new, two-night event travels around the globe showcasing stunning vehicles and the gifted, driven, cunning, sometimes cutthroat men and women who were instrumental in cultivating this industry. Tune-in to the premiere starting May 23 at 9/8c only on The HISTORY Channel! | HISTORY

My vote? YES ✅️ #gm #carhistory #automotiveengineering #inventors Charles Kettering's most significant automotive contribution was the invention of the electric self-starter for automobile engines, first introduced on the 1911 Cadillac. This innovation replaced the dangerous and cumbersome hand crank, making cars much safer and more accessible to the general public, which greatly increased the market for automobiles. As the head of research at General Motors for many years, Kettering also pionee

Join Dr. Roger Billings as he recounts the conversion of the world's first hydrogen-powered car engine. Starting with a modest lawn mower engine fueled by gasoline, Dr. Billings demonstrates the transformation to a sustainable alternative — producing only water vapor from the exhaust, free of pollution and CO2 emissions. Share your thoughts in the comments: How might hydrogen engines shape the future of transportation? 🎥 Watch the full episode: https://sciencelive.com/2025/10/15/deep-hole-hydro