Automotive Sweden is an independent non-profit organization. We spread knowledge of the Swedish automotive industry to national and international players to encourage co-operation and stimulate growth in the automotive industry.
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The automobile turns 125
On January 29, 1886, Carl Benz submitted his patent application for a "Motorwagen", and that August, Gottlieb Daimler's patent for a gasoline-powered four-stroke engine was approved.
In 1888, when Carl Benz's wife Bertha completed a 194-kilometer journey with the "Motorwagen," the automobile became something more than just a plaything or experiment. The first car in Sweden was unveiled at a show in Göteborg in 1891. From a historical standpoint the car is still a rather new invention, but it has significantly changed our world and our opportunities.
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| Automotive Sweden |
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| Box 111 19 |
| 404 23 Göteborg |
| Telefon. | +46 (0)31 61 24 02 |
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| E-post. | info@automotivesweden.se |
