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3 indispensable automotive inventions
Modern vehicles are more technologically advanced than ever before . However , some of the tech you take for granted didn ’ t always exist . Here are three inventions that revolutionized the automotive industry .
1 . Winter tires Winter tires improve grip and handling on snowy and icy roads . The very first ones were invented in Finland in 1934 . Designed by Nokian Tyres , they were initially intended for large transport trucks . However , two years later , they were adapted to passenger vehicles . Modern winter tires were invented in the 1970s .
2 . Seat belts Seat belts significantly reduce the risk of being killed or seriously injured in a car accident . The precursor to the seat belt can be traced back to a harness designed by an aeronautical expert in the early 19th century . However , the first patent for automobile seat belts was filed in 1885 by Nils Bohlin of Volvo .
The modern two-strap belt was introduced in 1959 . In 1968 , the federal government mandated that all new cars in the United States include seatbelts at all seating positions .
3 . Windshield wipers If you ’ ve driven in the rain , snow , mud or slush , you understand the importance of windshield wipers . This innovation was patented in 1903 by Mary Anderson , who designed a swing arm with a manually operated rubber blade . In 1917 , Charlotte Bridgwood created the first electric wiper blades . Automatic wipers were patented in 1964 by Robert Kearns .
It goes without saying that driving would be a lot more difficult without these inventions . n
ROBERT HUTSON
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