The 1930-32s were boxy and undistinguished, but the transitional '33s and the more fully streamlined '34 models were among the prettiest medium-price cars of the era. The latter jumped to a new 117.5-inch chassis and boasted a notable innovation in GM's "Knee-Action" independent front suspe...
Recalling the Days When Cars Were Rare FOR a Small Boy in the 1920s, the Sound ; How Motors Became Available for Everyone Not Just the RichBakowski, Jane
Because of World War II, railroads were nationalized, and the newly created US Railroad Administration invested in new equipment and established numerous changes and standards. A new design for a steam locomotive, an improved signal system, and stronger and quieter cars, made partially from steel (...
course of action or set of actions [常与to或with连用]〖较正式〗着手;继续进行 Angela had a cup of tea and proceeded to tell us every detail about what had happened to her husband during the war. Were not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale. 我们不确定是否还要继续减价...
But it wasn't until early locomotives were invented in 1797 in England that the railroad as we know it began to take shape. The Stockton & Darlington Railroad Company in England became the first public railroad to carry passengers and freight. Steam locomotives carried six coal cars and ...
Why the sudden spike in popularity? Unlike cars, motorcycles allow riders to connect intimately with the driving experience. But it's not just about adventure and freedom. With gas prices soaring, motorcycles, which can achieve fuel economies as high as 85 miles per gallon, provide an ...
in one cylinder, controlled by two cranks, or two parallel cylinders sharing a common combustion chamber, plus the use of an external scavenge blower in piston or rotary form. Such engines were neither simple nor cheap. This explains why DKW management saw value in Schnuerle’s scavenge...
The Soviet Union was an oil exporter, depending on oil exports for tax revenue. Revenue from collectivized agriculture was underperforming, also. Thus, getting rid of a layer of government, or too many government programs, seems to be one common theme of simplification. Another issue today ...
Aviators consider Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh daredevils for flying nonstop over the Atlantic Ocean. The truth is, there's no set definition for the term, but one thing all daredevils have in common is that they put their life on the line -- often with a high degree of ...
Headquartered in Japan, Toyota began in the 1920s as a loom manufacturer. After developing and selling the patent for an automated loom, founder Sakichi Toyoda entered theautomobile business. The first Toyota vehicles were built in the early 1930s, while the Toyota Motor Company was established i...