Karl Benz was a German mechanical engineer who designed and, in 1885, built the worldās first practical automobile to be powered by an internal-combustion engine. The original three-wheeled vehicle, the Motorwagen, was patented in Germany the year following its invention. In addition to a gasoline-powered engine, the vehicle featured a chassis and transmission, along with other components designed for motorized travel.
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