One thing you will see anywhere in America is cars on the roads. Cars are wheeled motor vehicles used for transportation. Cars came into global use during the twentieth century. Developed economies depend on cars. 1886 is regarded as the birth year for cars. Karl Benz invented the car. One of the first cars available to the masses was the Ford Model T, invented by Henry Ford. In the United States, cars replaced animal-drawn carriages. Cars have affected society by expanding people’s ability to move rapidly from place to place. You can use your car to get to and from your off campus apartments near Ohio University.
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There exist many kinds of cars in the world. You can drive a sedan, truck, SUV, van, or even a convertible. Trucks are also a very popular vehicle choice. Trucks were originally a work and farm tool. Carmakers started selling trucks in the 1950’s. In the United States, the Ford F-150 has been the most popular vehicle on the road since the 1980’s. Ironically, it is very unusual to see an F-150 anywhere in Europe. Also, you probably won’t see many trucks. You can find a truck at one of the local dealerships, just a short drive from your off campus apartments.
Different Kinds of Cars
Another kind of vehicle that you might see near your off campus apartments is an SUV. SUV are a classification of the combination of road going passenger cars with off-road vehicles. Also, these vehicles often have 4-wheel or all-wheel drive. In 2017 SUVs accounted for almost 37 percent of passenger cars. You can also test drive an SUV at one of the local dealerships in town. The dealerships are only a short trip from your off campus apartments.
An emerging and continuing development in the car industry is that of cars that run on alternative fuel sources. That is to say they do not run exclusively on gasoline. Also, hybrids use gasoline and another fuel source. You can see lots of hybrids in town around your off campus apartments. Electric cars are making a huge splash as of lately. Also, Tesla is a very popular brand of electric cars. Also, the company was founded in 2003. Tesla’s stock price and total sales continue to rise year after year. Unfortunately there are no Tesla dealerships here in Athens and near your off campus apartments.
