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1801: The Public Debut of a Pioneering Steam-Powered Road Vehicle in England
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1801: The Public Debut of a Pioneering Steam-Powered Road Vehicle in England
December 24, 1801 A steam-powered road vehicle was introduced to the public during a test run that began in southwestern England’s town of Camborne. This full-sized vehicle had been designed and built by Richard Trevithick (1771-1833), a prolific inventor and mining engineer from that region. Trevithick nicknamed his creation the Puffing Devil. Six passengers were... Continue Reading →
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