Automotive industry

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/automotive-industry

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How heavy is Automotive industry?Henry Ford's moving assembly line (circa 1913) revolutionized manufacturing, making cars accessible
2. What is Automotive industry known for?A leading global industry, significantly impacting GDP, employment, and international trade
3. What was the first car that could drive on its own?Karl Benz built the first car that could drive on its own in 1886. It was called the Patent-Motorwagen.
4. How did Henry Ford make cars cheaper for everyone?Henry Ford invented the moving assembly line in 1913. It made cars faster to build and cheaper to buy.

Internal Combustion Engine (ICE): A heat engine where the combustion of a fuel occurs with an oxidizer in a combustion chamber.
Electric Vehicle (EV): A vehicle that uses one or more electric motors for propulsion, powered by rechargeable batteries.
Autonomous Driving: The capability of a vehicle to sense its environment and operate without human involvement.
Supply Chain: The network of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer.