In 1885, the first car that ran on petrol was released. At the time it was revolutionary, an impressive display of engineering and mechanical advancement. A sign of what was to come in the future. At the time petrol was abundant, and it hadn't been discovered yet the effects the car's operation had on the environment. The design was based purely on function. Now, over 120 years later, there has been amazing progression in the design, efficiency and functionality, however, one thing hasn't changed, the fuel they run on. Mainly because of the power and control that the petrol providers hold, which even managed to singlehandedly stamp out an electric car surge in the 90s. This demonstrates how certain things can progress at such a rapid rate, while others will stay the same, even if it is really obvious that it is necessary to change- in the case of the petrol fuelled cars.
Here is a comparison between the first petrol car and a recent model of the Holden Commodore. See the clear differences (the more complicated and efficient design, improved aerodynamics, obvious colour progression) but keep in mind that both the cars, despite the huge time gap between them, still use the same fuel- petrol.
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