1940's Automotive Technology

Duddy, around 1938 and 1939 the motor company called American Bantam Car Company produced a simple inexpensive utility vehicle that the National Guard would use to do small exchanges during training exercises. During this point in time the United States Army was trying to develop a new way to replace the use of the horse and try using vehicles that required gasoline. The American Bantam Car Company was given the orders by the Technical Ordinance Committee to develop vehicle that could be used to all the active branches and to help on the battlefield during the war. His article is important because it gives references on how the jeep came to be and how the United States Army developed it with the help of the manufacture company, American Bantam Car Company it changed the way World War II to ended. By improving the research with this article it will understand the history of the jeep and how it improved the lives of the United States Army and the other branches of the

During this time period, America saw a great change in its economy. After WWI, many citizens had extra time and extra money. Due to the surplus, they were eager to attain a variety of new products on the market. The greatest example of these technologies is the automobile. Not only did the car become affordable through the use of assembly lines, but it also gave the public an opportunity to travel and live in areas other than the city. Although there was not a great selection of cars back then, progressive advertisement strategies persuaded the public that they indeed needed a car.

The United States army found that they needed a more efficient, reliable method of transportation over uneven terrain instead of horses. In response to a U.S. Army bid for the prototype of a vehicle for use of the Army Willy’s Overland produced the “Quad” prototype. The prototype featured 4x4 driving as well as durable tires. Production of the jeep began in 1941. The production of the jeeps occurred quickly and was used by allied troops across the world. It later was sold commercially. (15)

Most importantly the automobile industry basically makes the economy keep moving in America. During the recent recession in 2008 car industry in Detroit and other places started to dry up. Fortunately the economy and the car industry started to pick up, some say because of the automobile

The army trucks was built in the 1950’s to help the army during World War II, It was invented to help the soldiers during their fights. In 1950 Autocar introduced its concept for custom engineering and they were promoted as being the World's Finest. Trucks were built to meet people's needs and requirements. In the 1970’s they invented the ambulance to help save people's lives faster and quicker on the way to the hospital. Now the vehicles in 2017 are not made as good as they were in the early years. They are made better now in 2017 than they were earlier in 1950.

The automobile has had a profound impact on the United States. It has brought us

The automobile industry has a lot of advantages, it help us to go wherever we want, even in long or short distances. Also, every year there are new cars with new and better technology, but as everything it has disadvantages, for example: all cars expulse smog through the gasoline which contaminates the air and give a negative impact to the ambient preservation. That is why North Americans have to become aware and start to walk or use bycicles or motorcycles to reduce the air pollution. It is necessary to use automobiles If the person is going to a far location,

This paper aims to explore the motivations and achievements of the U.S. automobile manufacturers, specifically the Detroit Big Three (General Motors, Ford and Chrysler), and the industrialization mobilization that they accelerated, as well as the trials that they went through, from preparation for war guided by the government, to the suspension of civilian vehicle manufacturing

The very first Jeep was created in 1941. This Jeep was known as the Military Bantam AKA the MB Jeep. The United States Department of War needed a new light, cross-country, reconnaissance vehicle. Therefore an American automobile company called Willy’s-Overland and Motors created the Army’s new vehicle. This vehicle was a 2.2L engine, 4 wheel-drive, 2-door, with a 3-speed manual transmission Jeep. The “Willy’s Jeep” another name for the MB was also a ¼ ton vehicle that was the top of the line military technology. Jeeps were essential to transportation of military soldiers and equipment to designated spots. With this amazing help of the Jeep, the army was getting to its peak in World War II. Jeeps grabbed my attention and interest because not only do I own one, but I believe the iconic history of Jeeps is amazing. It amazes me that this small vehicle can have such a huge impact on history as becoming the “World War II Vehicle”. Jeeps have inspired other similar light utility vehicles and are the oldest off-road vehicle ever made. Jeeps also have a huge impact on today’s modern society. Jeeps bring society together. Jeep people have a slang term for themselves called “Jeepers”. Within today’s society there are Jeep Clubs. The aftermath of the Military Bantam Jeep, the Civilian Jeep, was another start to the legacy of Jeeps. In 1944 the CJ was brought to life with in the Jeep world. Along with all of its other brothers in the military this was the first Jeep to be used in public

America did not alone invent automobile, but America had been the leader in the automobile technology and manufacturing for several decades. During that time, American automobiles shared their technology and know-how with Japanese and German manufacturers. And, American companies did not pay a great attention to what Japanese and German manufacturers have learned from their American counterparts. During 1940s,

The U.S. Military loved the Jeep and all of its capabilities. "Grueling tests showed that the Jeep could fight as well as run," wrote Major J.H. Chamberlain. "It could go paces a motorcycle couldn 't. Besides, a motorcycle dispatch rider is vulnerable; a single sniper could cut him down,letting vital orders fall into enemy hands. A Jeep, carrying men and machine guns, is a far tougher proposition. And, vital for combat strategy, the jeep is a clawing, climbing hellion in reaching good places to shoot from."("Jeep Enters WWII"). The U.S. Military was not at all happy with the production rates. So the they sent out the blueprints to Ford to help boost production and thus came another vehicle: Willys Jeep. When the blueprints were sent to Ford Motor Company, a quite patient man with

“The Cars we drive say a lot about us “(Shelby 120). No invention of the 19th century has affected everyday life of America as the automobile. This idea of an “automobile”, took Henry Ford to develop a useful gadget, accessible to the American public. Ford commonly used his idea of the assembly line to produce massive amount of cars in such little time. Today the automobile is present in the 20th century of everyday life from (1) getting to work, (2) Going to the store, (3) Dropping off kids.

In 1895 there were only four cars officially registered in the U.S. Little more than 20 years later in 1916, 3,376,889 were registered! Because of the automotive industry 's major technological advances the automotive industry has been able to pull ahead of other industries over the years. This industry has also proven that in order to be successful in the business world, one has to take some risks. This ideology has allowed the industry to get advance in ways could not.

It is said that the modern automobile is mainly credited to the work of the Germans and French during the late 1800s, but America during the early 20th century did have a period of work in the

     The birth of the automobile was truly something special. Once a far fetched dream is now what many people believe to be the back bone of the American economy. When people think about the automobile the name that comes to mind is most usually Henry Ford. Although he is not credited with the invention of the automobile, Henry Ford played a crucial role in the development of mass production. The automobile was first invented Europe in 1771 with a top speed of 2.3 miles per hour. A man by the name of Gottliech Daimler produced what was known as the milestone car in 1889, this vehicle traveled at 10 miles per hour (Brown, 105). Not more then a handful of these cars were produced over seas. Not many people had ever