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1893

Episode 3 of 4

Henry Ford builds his first car, Karl Benz constructs his first four-wheeler and Gottlieb Daimler succeeds in putting his new engines in horseless carriages.

Adam Hart-Davis explores spectacular years in the history of science.

Henry Ford builds his first car, Karl Benz constructs his first four-wheeler and Gottlieb Daimler succeeds in putting his new engines in horseless carriages. The internal combustion engine, hailed as the answer to London's pollution problem, is born.

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Wed 25 Nov 2009 21:00

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  • Fri 25 Jul 2008 11:00
  • Wed 25 Nov 2009 21:00