How A Poor Boy Created Mercedes-Benz

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Mercedes-Benz is one of the oldest and most luxurious car companies in the world, worth around 80 billion dollars. But being among the most desired and expensive cars today, it’s easy to forget its early humble beginnings.
It all started with a poor engineer, who faced many doubts, hates and failures in his pursuit of building the first horseless carriage. In spite of that, he proved everyone wrong and turned his small venture into the world's first and biggest production car company during the 1890s and early 1900s.
But what started as an inspiring success story, took a surprisingly dark turn, when the company profited from supplying military vehicles to the Nazis under the works of forced labors.
So well, sit back and relax, today we’ll be covering the insane story of Mercedes-Benz, and the man who brought automobiles to life, Karl Benz.
00:00 - 01:14 Prologue
01:15 - 06:11 Humble Begininngs
06:12 - 09:19 Benz & Cie
09:20 - 13:38 The Trip That Shaped The Future
13:39 - 19:05 The Rivalry
19:06 - 24:27 A New Direction
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[@edwinnombre9870]

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[@Bertsu2395]

Without Karl Benz, there would be no engine no car to produce. Creating, innovating and producing cars were not an easy feat. Without Bertha Benz and her support, Karl benz's cars wouldn't survive. She proved that Benz's cars are essential and reliable when she drove the car over long distances. Kudos to both of them. Beautiful partnership.

[@deanlowe517]

Behind every sucseesful man is a strong and supportive woman (wife)

[@RameshbabuKoonan]

​@@deanlowe517behind succesful woman also have a Strong powerful Man.

[@ibragadjulin]

Actually Mercedes benz comes way after company was established. Rich Austrian guy wo loved racing asked Daimler company to build car for him so he can race, they did it and he won race, so as a reward from Daimler he get to name his car as he wants, since he had daughter called Mercedes he gave that name and the rest is history.

[@patrickposey2003]

Bertha benz is the real hero.... this wasn't possible without her.

[@Jocaju3]

We can't forget about his mother as well.

[@kluivertbiggie3544]

So true 👍 😅

[@theowink]

Hero? She just drove it

[@MrPicky]

@@theowink No, she did more - just read the real story. Without Bertha there would not have been any Benz car.

[@that7772]

Real

[@roshanmadushanka7058]

Tears come up my eyes. All the comfortabilities we feel today is, due to devotion of the life for a "Great Dream". Thank you "Karl Benz" and "Bertha Benz". you change the history and brought up human society to the next level.

[@rigel1176]

Me too .... I start a apprentices ship 1969 ...... it was gorgeous back then ... hart ,- but gergeous ..... I see the first 350 SL Roadster and the 300 SL / SLC People from US comming to buy these older models for a high price ( Wing Doors) Big engine .... and fast ! Rosemeier over 400 km/h fast in 1937 16 Cyl. Engine I get goosebumps when I think of all that .... And I live next to the first Gasstation in the world in Wiesloch ,- where Berta Benz have to fill up ......there is a monument of here ....... my goodness

[@universaltp2729]

you just took the words out of my mind

[@Benjamin-pr8uc]

Wow! I'm really surprised Mrs Rita Orlando is being mentioned here. I initially started off with 5k last year and now my portfolio is worth over 100k

[@ImmoMolinos]

if you see the movie thereabout , you know how they nearly starved and they didnt give up , Bertha was the true mother of what we ride today

[@CaptainPlanet007]

There’s a lot of turn of events that shape and made Mercedes Benz but his wife Bertha sure played a very important role in the history.

[@antoniovuckovic6127]

Mć

[@technocrat4613]

In the history of Benz and the automobile industry. Her journey (with her two sons) to see her mother is now the subject of a yearly celebration.

[@cindyt8278]

She played zero role

[@CaptainPlanet007]

@@cindyt8278 What role did you play Cindy?

[@cindyt8278]

@@CaptainPlanet007 as much as you did!

[@emmanuelochieke1645]

Bertha Benz drove home the point that "for every successful man, there is a strong woman behind him."

[@beautifullovechannel]

100👊🏾👊🏾

[@Samuel-fn7pt]

That’s for sure! I was born in Germany and raised in America, and I always loved Mercedes-Benz, but I never knew how amazing Bertha Benz was . what an amazing unbelievable pioneer of a woman and a wife! She had more faith in Carl than even he had❤. Amazing couple Thank you for your contributions to humanity!😊

[@sleeplezznightz]

Bertha executed the first spontaneous road trip in human history.

[@shahrameghbali1272]

Or the first get away trip in history.

[@southernafricanboy4148]

​@@shahrameghbali1272brilliant

[@theowink]

Every moment in time is unique

[@okimaniceguy]

The original joy ride...😅

[@NewPhone-pm5pf]

His wife was a hero With a woman like that a man can achieve anything

[@VarunK-ii8eb]

Men dont need women to build. Men build by himself.

[@cindyt8278]

As a woman I agree. Men don’t need women to build anything!!

[@lezelamodia3171]

Who was his name?

[@beautifullovechannel]

100👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@beautifullovechannel]

@@VarunK-ii8ebbut it would kick in if you had a bad wife like Bertha . She was right in the shop with him 24/7 , they was besties ❤ Yeah a person doesn’t need someone to build but it’s all the WAY GREATER if you are blazed to have a Solid asf Partner Slash cheerleader slash SPOUSE like Bertha

[@NoNicknameAtAll210]

During her famous ride the transmission belt to the generator broke: She used her silk stockings to fix it. Brave Berta!

[@TimSlee1]

If you ever find a woman like Bertha never let her down.

[@Peterparkargh]

In this generation, you will be HARD DONE BY to find a woman like Bertha in this modern ages... Women will wait at the finish line for the successful men, instead of being by his side and going through his trials and tribulations and being his support system and peace... A woman investing money into a man? Slim pickings. A woman even paying for anything in this day and age....? Well......

[@TimSlee1]

@@Peterparkargh True, the modern idea of a strong woman is one of a selfish and narcissistic wench.

[@cliffordedwards9964]

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[@farij_the_black_wolf]

not only created mercedes benz, he also invented a car

[@astroyt5398]

A car that changed the racing industry.💪 Amg

[@criscastillo7535]

Yes sir 1885 first Mercedes-Benz first car ever made

[@wm9904]

"INVENTED THE CAR"

[@hammer4495]

first car to win a Grand Prix

[@deedee9835]

The car wouldn’t be without Gottlieb Daimler his apprentice Maybach. Benz bought up their invention or let’s say was the investor? But the real deal were those two men

[@mojojojo71]

It's hard to believe that all these big motor companies are some poor boy's creation.

[@workspilot.]

The ambition is unmatched!

[@internationaldirector2917]

True Hyundai of Korea also.

[@shan5445]

Cars are always poor boys dreams...

[@drewilson2520]

I don’t think rich boys dream big enough to create. Usually well off families that make the kids struggle helps them. When they are spoiled it ruins them statistically speaking.

[@ElectrostatiCrow]

​@@drewilson2520 Exactly. Why have dreams when you have all you need?

[@danishcossack4392]

What an underrated video and awesome story. I actually felt pretty inspired by Karl Benz and his incredibly supportive wife😀🇩🇪

[@eddierocksteady5740]

Bertha and Karl Benz, the great dream team that changed history.They not Only created Mercedes Benz but invented a car and brought human society up a new level of existence never lived before. Their persistence and insistence to build a car transformed the world. Bertha was an exceptional wife, a progressive woman and ,a marketing strategist and even a formidable business partner. That 60miles trip was the game changer 🙌 strategy 🙌 Warie Porbeni RadioZeaterClub Germany 🇩🇪 ❤

[@luckyokoro620]

Pforzheim, that’s where I lived in Germany. There’s a memorial route for the first car driven by Bertha Benz from Mannheim. This story is 100% true. I still miss that Town Pforzheim!

[@NoNicknameAtAll210]

It is often overlooked that Gottlieb Daimler also invented the motorcycle. His vision was to motorize everything. Zeppelins, boats, airplanes

[@VINTAGEMEMORIES.]

this boy was poor as a child but rich with his intelligence

[@valentinussofa4135]

That's why education and continuous learning is important. I admire Karl Benz's mother.

[@LOMBAX0RATCHET]

What an amazingly put together video. Educational. Thank you for composing this.

[@kallisto3000]

It’s not Manheim, this wonderful town is named MANNHEIM, important ☝🏼and we are also very proud of introducing the worlds first bicycle, which was built here as well. Great town, come and visit 😊

[@elishasturmisch2521]

Let them not forget the first electrical elevator was built in Mannheim.

[@theowink]

Home of Man with women serving 🍺

[@saadkamran7]

I wish I could take my mercedes back in time and show him what he made ❤️

[@boytusok9197]

Still need to have mechanics on hand tho but still decent 🤣 haha jk

[@tzet9727]

Every man needs a Bertha in their lives ❤

[@benzminibusdoc]

Benz' native village was Mühlburg in the close vincinity of Karlsruhe ,then the Capital of the former Grand-Duchy of Baden in the south west of Germany. His company was estsblished in Mannheim ,an industrial hub 60 km to the north 😊

[@henrysantos121]

*This was absolutely amazing documentary very well done*

[@habari9063]

What an amazing determination, courage, stamina with strong vision. I take my hat off to the late Karl Benz and his partners

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[@intellectuallyhungry2926]

Bertha taking her sons in the ‘car’ was the true marketing genius.. I have a feeling the creator of this fascinating quick history is not yet a parent… A parent, especially a mother, who is so confident in the safety of a new & scary technology that she would not only allow her child to be in, but both her boys with her driving and going 60 miles… That was the reason for the rapid interest & increasing support of the automobile..

[@abdacnc3969]

Bertha knew every little detail in the car , it took years berfore she and her husband gave birth to their mecanical child,, they were amazing couple

[@abdacnc3969]

Bertha knew every little detail in the car , it took years berfore she and her husband gave birth to their mecanical child,, they were amazing couple

[@elliottmudyahoto5271]

Behind every successful man is a determined woman

[@bobboscarato1313]

Pure maternal inspiration!

[@RameshbabuKoonan]

​@@elliottmudyahoto5271behind every succesful women also have a Strong powerful supportive Man.

[@Retroscoop]

If he would have been an American, at least 7 movies would have been made about his life...

[@Unknown_Ooh]

Name 7 movies based on the dodge brothers

[@southernafricanboy4148]

​@@Unknown_Oohnobody knows them outside America lole

[@Unknown_Ooh]

@@southernafricanboy4148 Irrelevant to the original comment. You'd probably realize that if you didn't go to school in Africa.

[@southernafricanboy4148]

@@Unknown_Ooh Clown I went school in Scotland 🙄

[@southernafricanboy4148]

Nobody knows them in Europe lol

[@SneakyLlamaMC]

Compared To How Much Time This Guy Spends On His Videos, I Can Confirm He's SOOO UNDERRATED! ❤❤❤

[@akongnwineba410]

Well done Bertha... You were an exceptional wife and an even formidable Business Partner and Marketing strategists. Benz, you married a Gem. Thank you both for not giving up on your dream. The lessons communicated have been well received. Thank you, Big Company, for sharing. PS: Karl was literally a formidable inventor as well, and no doubt a trend setter in his day.

[@oswaldoramosferrusola5235]

Behind every successful man there's a woman. The real hidden force.

[@VarunK-ii8eb]

​@@oswaldoramosferrusola5235False. Most times Men worked hard and were better. Men are the pillars of the society.

[@eddierocksteady5740]

Bertha and Karl Benz, the great dream team that changed history and brought human society up a new level of existence never lived before. Their persistent and insistence to build a car transformed the world. Bertha was an exceptional wife, a progressive woman and ,a marketing strategist and even a formidable business partner.

[@RameshbabuKoonan]

​@@oswaldoramosferrusola5235it also goes other way around. The Men deserve way more credit here.

[@RameshbabuKoonan]

​@@eddierocksteady5740Karl made the Car.

[@jenluvsplanes]

I did not know any of this important and cool history!! Thank you to Karl for his true entrepreneurship, to Bertha his wife, and to his Mother for seeing the importance of his education. Horseless carriages...genius! And by the way... I love my Benz! Her name is Fancy....perfect name....lol

[@RaviPrasad-ph3mf]

Great video with correct and full information absolutely loved it ❤️💯also big shout out to benz's wife who really supported him such a queen 👑🙌

[@shan5445]

Ahh the days when a Woman supported a Man!

[@Kgatliso-ov3pn]

Ireally love Mercedes Benz and Am very happy to see this fantastic video 😁😁😀

[@erwingodoy2583]

Own a CLK550 convertible. I love it

[@JamesonTheGreat888]

Behind every great man is a great woman! I have a new respect for the whole Benz era. Currently purchasing my first Mercedes (13' E63 AMG) and I thought I'd better know the history of the car itself besides knowing its a luxury car & I must say... Wow, I believe Karl, Bertha, and all the Daimler family would be proud of their hard work and efforts today. Can't wait to get this baby! Has a lot more meaning behind it now.

[@RameshbabuKoonan]

Also goes other way around. The Men deserve credit here.

[@joseluis7118]

I'm not a "Car" person, but I find this video really interesting of how a person got to become a symbol in a new industry. Great content!

[@eddierocksteady5740]

Bertha and Karl Benz, the great dream team that changed history.They not Only created Mercedes Benz but invented a car and brought human society up a new level of existence never lived before. Their persistence and insistence to build a car transformed the world. Bertha was an exceptional wife, a progressive woman and ,a marketing strategist and even a formidable business partner. That 60miles trip was the game changer 🙌 strategy 🙌 Warie Porbeni RadioZeaterClub Germany 🇩🇪 🇩🇪 🇩🇪 ❤

[@niogretsinaj8757]

I wish i could find a wife as supportive as Bertha

[@mcgeerocks01]

You don't just buy a Mercedes-Benz, you invest in it! Yes invest in the safety it provides..

[@intensetwitch7556]

Thank for your time and effort listening to this at work is amazing 🙏🏼

[@SeaShellsSeaShells89]

People in those times were something else. Their intelligence, creativity, work ethic and determination is unmatched. And the women were magnificent. Us girls today should learn a thing or two from them. I really admire how the Benz's wife supported him, that's rare these days and so is the determination of men.

[@nebacourage2130]

I have been waiting for this. Well-done 👏. Always a banger♥️♥️♥️

[@RealNoga]

It's nice knowing Mercedes-Benz is the FIRST car company, since Mercedes-Benz made the first "modern" car.

[@xyzabcded]

Editing level insane

[@AA-xb6vx]

Bertha is a real one. That’s what every man wants. A woman that stands by you and supports your dreams. She was the true hero in this story.

[@RameshbabuKoonan]

The Man built the Car.

[@Avucoda]

@@RameshbabuKoonanand women has courage to share with the world… It’s both important.

[@studio9___216]

I like how you explain. You're a good storyteller too

[@workaholica]

The birthplace of Carl Benz was torn down in the 1950s to make room for more cars (yes, the irony). Still, a small correction: It wasn't the town of Mühlberg, but Mühlburg, which is a district in the city of Karlsruhe (the difference being one character or 350 miles). Karlsruhe was the birthplace of both the bicycle (Karl Drais) and the automobile (Carl Benz).

[@thomasmai232]

Karlsruuuuuuhe

[@alanOHALAN]

I didnt know the Germans invented bicycle. I know they have artistic bicycle sport.

[@thomasmai232]

@@alanOHALAN well, this was not a bike as you know it today. It had no chain and pedals and you pushed yourself forward with your feet, just like those "learning bikes" (sorry, I don't know the proper English word) for kids. It was called Draisine (in German) and it was the predecessor to what was later invented under the name bycicle.

[@alanOHALAN]

@@thomasmai232 cool!

[@paramedic4408]

Great videos including this one! THANKS SO MUCH! Subscribed as well!

[@cmasscmass]

I've taken many trips to far away lands in search of new tech stories and to see anyone who had started from nothing and was able to change the minds of others is a greatness not to ever be loss. With this I feel it would be a greater loss if it wasn't for this and other posting videos. Rumbering the great people of the past.

[@NoNicknameAtAll210]

A uncle of my father was the first workshop master of Carl Benz. When I was young and applied for a engineering intership at Daimler. So my father instructed me to mention that in the interview. But I was too proud and got the job anyway, haha

[@thamsanqamasina2065]

impressive

[@charlesoffiong6963]

What an inspiring and well-scripted story! Well done! 👍

[@eddierocksteady5740]

May I commend you for the well scripted video documentary Bertha and Karl Benz, the great dream team that changed history.They not Only created Mercedes Benz but invented a car and brought human society up a new level of existence never lived before. Their persistence and insistence to build a car transformed the world. Bertha was an exceptional wife, a progressive woman and ,a marketing strategist and even a formidable business partner. That 60miles trip was the game changer 🙌 strategy 🙌 Warie Porbeni RadioZeaterClub Germany 🇩🇪 🇩🇪 🇩🇪 ❤

[@Valentina-Steinway]

Behind every successful man there’s a smart, supportive woman.❤

[@EdgeloopAcademy]

Amazing channel! Love all the videos specially the ones about cars! A video about BMW and AUDI will be amazing.

[@rellaxum]

He wasn't so poor ...brilliant and willing to make something with excellent quality 😁

[@musicmysteryshorts4405]

Behind every successful men there's always a brave women standing 👑

[@shan5445]

Used to now they just wait for the man to cross the finish line. Bertha supported him with his idea. You don't get women like that no more (No more Queens)

[@MrAceman82]

I wish to have such supportive wife....She took high risks with her son for her husband...That is what lack to these modern women,...commitment, dedication.

[@dbswaistbeads]

I was just about to comment this! ❤❤

[@cv507]

baba jäGer you pißpräinC€ -:-

[@VarunK-ii8eb]

Wrong. Men built it. Behind every succesful Man its himself.

[@mbalimiya]

Amazing story...thanks for sharing ❤

[@atiqpolo5127]

Amazing information keep it up man thanks

[@bentonmagana1934]

love it😊can't wait for more😁😁

[@John_Moras]

Perfect video! I would like to learn how they decided the emblem of the company

[@superuchic3153]

I was hoping they would cover that part too!

[@Aerospacedu]

Great presentation...well done!

[@muhammadisojamoldinov4188]

Amazing videos , Keep going 👏💯

[@nobelkk2855]

Thank you so Much for the detailed video. Really really do appreciate your efforts 🔥

[@achyutmishra3006]

I really wonder how time has changed.... People of new generation are mentally sick due to these social platforms. Everyone wants to become famous without doing anything. And in those times Legends like Carl whose only passion is to make his dream come true were born.... i mean it's quite sad.... people at that time with minor resources used to create revolutionary things and now with the presence of everything humans have became dull. This proves what a single person can do if he really gets into his interest and think only about that... 🔥 That's why inventions are only things of past and not now

[@jaishankara4420]

Very Informative, well narrated and knowledgeable

[@musicearth3395]

I really appreciate to your work on this video man. and especially when you was driving this story by chapter wise that was osm man

[@sirretsnom3329]

IT would have been nice to touch on the business and name change history from Daimler Benz to Mercedes Benz.

[@_olamilekan]

The real say of never give up ❤❤

[@user-gk7nh8ni7p]

What say

[@niskanen19]

Speaks volumes that most of his inventions seem to be basically 1:1 in use today 😳 Someone should make a *proper* movie out of this

[@pregeswaranveramuthu5291]

Will rewatch soon amazing women amazing story😍 and editing..

[@Benzer18]

1 billion in 1954...man that is so crazy

[@kashannaiyer]

Loved it!!!

[@dantaylor333]

Wow Birtha is a legend, First time I heard this thank you for uploading

[@kayadesanta]

Love your content bro! Keep it up you earned a new sub.

[@patriqduma9884]

His wife was a champion ⭐

[@pars8389]

proud to own a mercedes Also a great video

[@Catherine26791]

This is so inspiring. Thank you!

[@user-fc5yo2kf4c]

This video inspires me as I too in a process of starting a business of myself , Karl Benz story encourages me to continue doing what I'm doing and believe that I can also do it.

[@Atozatozatoz]

We thank God for granting Karl Benz as The Father of Automobile & Bertha Ringer as The Mother of Automobile 🏆 👏 🥰... Without the determination of these 2 individuals along with the emergence thereafter of Gottlieb Daimler, Wilhelm Maybach & Emil Jellinek, we may still be relying on horses and steam power today 🤗 🤷‍♀️

[@roshanmadushanka7058]

Highly Agree with you.

[@Passportbroski]

Someone else wouldve invented it. Just a matter of time and luck

[@Atozatozatoz]

@@Passportbroski Seeing how humans evolved with time, this is very true indeed 👍... Benz, Ringer, Daimler, Maybach & Jellinek were those whom seized the opportunity of their respective moments despite the various obstacles they had to endure 👏 🏆

[@amnasaura]

@@AtozatozatozI like your vocabulary

[@zacharyfillmore6424]

No mention of the icon, the silver arrow

[@sailing4life467]

This video was made so well i love it 🎉

[@emmanuelsunday1363]

Incredible... It amazing that some of the biggest things in the world begin from the least expectant individuals. However, the company wouldn't had marked such remarkable success, if not for the wife-Bertha benz. Thank God for a good and visionary wife like her. I pray for such woman like her.

[@CaptainPlanet007]

I’m watching this in a SL500 😊

[@enriquelopez9124]

Thanks to the vision of Karl Benz, a horse less carriage was created, and later became known as Daimler Benz, a horse less carriage was created and through different changes t o that buggy would be known as Mercedes Benz.

[@patrickokundaye8027]

May God almighty always bless women that shares the "dreams" of their husband,but never to destroy it !. Respect to Karl Benz's wife. Infact,she was such a courageous,powerful and dynamic woman to be reckoned with in the history of technological transformations. Kudos to the BENZ family!.

[@kathw-fg1sr]

Great presentation. Thank you. New fan and subsriber.

[@MrReese]

It's very difficult to put into words what a visionary Carl Benz was - and how important his wife was in him suceeding.

[@quiincyy]

Woho who's the editor for this amzing video ❤

[@clementifangblog8583]

Benz is a really strong man, after going alot setback he still focus on is dream.

[@shahrameghbali1272]

Thank you for your workYou mentioned that in 1908 the long distance trip to Moscow was started in Leningrad but I think prior to the October 1917 the city was called St. Petersburg.

[@catonsteroidz5379]

He was actually born in Mühlburg now a neighbourhood in Karlsruhe. I live in Mühlburg and i‘m studying at Carl-Benz-Schule and I learned a lot about his life in the recent years. Next time double check your informations.

[@nanadanielsakyiamah7885]

I'm more impressed by those who invented the armor missile machine

[@fredsimwaba4362]

Determination, Perseverance and hard work

[@WayApp]

This is an incredibly inspiring story!

[@murraymallinson1337]

I have a Mercedes Benz Vito and despite it being nearly 20 years old. it's the best vehicle I have ever had

[@jmslangevin]

What a wife! What a couple!

[@frankleah5137]

Amazing story. Thank you!

[@drw_predator]

That's what we call a Real Engineer, a Pioneer in history of humanity Karl Benz made the next centuries possible for all and his Iron Lady Bertha

[@liamkohler5641]

Don’t forget Daimler, he was the Co creator and helped, his daughter was called Mercedes that’s why its called mercedes benz

[@zacharystuart7162]

I love how they claim someone rose from rags to riches. Then casually mention that their parents were educated 😂

[@doreekaplan2589]

Unique style is a thing of the past even with Mercedes Benz and Rolls-Royce.

[@djbis]

7:34 It's interesting how the pendulum of life always swings to the point it eventually has to return to where it started. Today we face a similar revolution, with lots of doubt, but also lots of promise. EV's are essentially going through the same hardships that Benz latest tech at the time went through. Many people forget that chapter in history and have the worst things to say about advancements that will soon change the way we live. It's all a matter of time I guess...

[@hhasslinger9601]

The difference is that EVs are being forced upon us despite not being nearly as reliable, versatile, and efficient as combustion engines at the moment. It's being pushed simply because of politics, and that's why most people don't care for EVs. If they weren't being forced, then people wouldn't have such an issue with them.

[@djbis]

@@hhasslinger9601 I disagree. People in the US have this habit of looking at every single little situation through a political lens. And a very polarized lens at that. Those folks over 100 years ago also thought all of the same things you mentioned about Electric tech. They thought it was dangerous, inefficient, etc etc etc. They didn't want it. Why would they? Horses were working just fine! Petroleum is the heavy weight when it comes to the battle for support when it comes to Washington, DC. They have been putting dollars and buying politicians for ages. Electric threatens petroleum throne and all the money that they still want to make. But I digress. Just like Benz little engine that needed improvement (and was progressively improved until it became a force to be reckoned with), electrification is going through the same hardships. The difference is that we have the tools and know-how to evolve at an exponentially faster rate than we did a century ago. This is the positive difference I see with our current revolution. And I know not everyone can or wants to agree with this trend, but I really do believe that soon we'll have it figured out and it will prompt developments in more efficient electrification of everything, from homes and commercial buildings, to even possibly planes one day.

[@hhasslinger9601]

@@djbis Again, the main issue people are having with EVs are that they are being forced from the government(s) (many other countries as well as the U.S.) Someday the EVs might become much better and may even replace the combustion engine, but we're not there yet. This is what makes these EVs different from when the engine was created. EVs are being forced on companies and citizens by the government, specifically under the idea of being "economically friendly", which we have learned isn't true at all, and in fact they are worse for the environment in certain cases. The combustion engine never did this to increase its popularity. Instead it just became easier and more efficient to have one.

[@MaticTheProto]

@@hhasslinger9601 evs are better, unless Americans make them as obese as their current suvs and pick ups

[@geokon3]

​@@hhasslinger9601 Horses were more reliable, versatile and efficient back then, but the automobile had to start somewhere 🤷‍♂️

[@kingkakman904]

was a car enthusiast before cars were invented

[@judaskomane785]

Consistently 👏 Inspired

[@daisies4444]

That was really interesting and enjoyable!