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The Car Engineer of the Century was an international award given to the most influential car engineer of the twentieth century. The election process was overseen by the Global Automotive Elections Foundation. The winner, Ferdinand Porsche, was announced at an awards gala on December 18, 1999 in Las Vegas.
August Horch (1868–1951) – automotive engineer, founder of Audi Jonathan Hornblower (1753–1815) – steam power pioneer, developed the first compound steam engine Elias Howe (1819–1867) – refined Hunt's ideas, was granted the first U.S. patent for a sewing machine using a lockstitch design
Women automotive engineers (9 P) F. Formula One engineers (2 C, 87 P) Pages in category "Automotive engineers" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 ...
Pages in category "American automotive engineers" The following 88 pages are in this category, out of 88 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Carl (or Karl) Friedrich Benz (German: [kaʁl ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈbɛnts] ⓘ; born Karl Friedrich Michael Vaillant; 25 November 1844 – 4 April 1929) was a German engine designer and automotive engineer. His Benz Patent-Motorwagen from 1885 is considered the first practical modern automobile and first car put into series production. [1]
Ferdinand Porsche [a] (3 September 1875 – 30 January 1951) was an Austrian-Bohemian-German automotive engineer and founder of the Porsche AG.He is best known for creating the first gasoline–electric hybrid vehicle (Lohner–Porsche), the Volkswagen Beetle, the Auto Union racing cars, the Mercedes-Benz SS/SSK, and several other important developments and Porsche automobiles.
Most influential car entrepreneur of the 20th century United States: Louis Schwitzer Award: Society of Automotive Engineers: Engineer, or a team of engineers, for excellence in the design, development and implementation of new, innovative motorsports technology concepts for use in the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race United States: Time Magazine ...
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