Karl Benz (1884-1929) is one of the pioneers of the modern automobile industry, known as the "father of automobiles."
Benz was born in Germany in 1844 as a posthumous child. His father was a train driver, but he died in an accident in 1843 before he was born. From the time of middle school, Bentz had a keen interest in natural sciences, and in 1860 he entered the Karlsruhe Comprehensive Technical School. In this school, he systematically studied courses such as mechanical structure, mechanical principles, engine manufacturing, and mechanical manufacturing economic accounting, which laid a good foundation for his future development. After experiencing life experiences such as apprenticeship, military service, marrying a wife and having children, he established the "Benz Iron Foundry Company and Machinery Workshop" in 1872 to specialize in the production of construction materials. Due to the sluggish construction industry at that time, the Bentz factory was facing difficulties in operating and was facing the danger of bankruptcy. In desperation, he decided to make engines to obtain high profits to get rid of the difficulties. Therefore, he received a business license for the production of Otto's four-stroke gas engine. After more than a year of design and trial production, he produced the first single-cylinder gas engine (rotating at 200 rpm) on December 31, 1879. The power is about 0.7 kilowatts). However, this engine did not make Mercedes-Benz out of economic difficulties, he is still facing the danger of bankruptcy, life is very difficult. However, the poor life did not change Bentz's determination to devote himself to engine research. After years of hard work, he finally developed a single-cylinder gasoline engine and installed it on the tricycle frame he designed. Obtained the world's first "automobile manufacturing patent" (January 29, 1886).
In 1893, Benz successfully developed a "Victoriya" brand car with nearly advanced performance. It uses a 3-liter engine patented by Benz, and the steering wheel is installed in the middle of the car. Despite the advanced performance of the car, its price is as high as 3875 marks, so few people can afford it, and it has become a slow-moving product of the company. In this way, this kind of car that has brought high honor to Mercedes-Benz technically does not benefit him much economically. Later, Bentz followed the merchant's advice and developed and produced a cheap "bicycle" (priced at 2000 marks) in 1894. This kind of "bicycles" sells well, 125 units have been sold within a year. Because it is the world's first mass-produced motor vehicle, it has brought higher profits to Mercedes-Benz. Later, Mercedes-Benz improved the "Victor Deya" brand car produced in the early stage, and designed the car seat with 18 face-to-face. Therefore, it became the world's first bus.
In the process of inventing the automobile, Carl Benz’s courage was very admirable: First of all, he was willing to work hard and devoted himself to his invention. Secondly, he resolutely abandoned the technically mature steam engine and chose the internal combustion engine, which he was not optimistic about, as his power source, reflecting a huge change in his concept. Thirdly, he can not only develop and produce "premium cars" reflecting the highest level of automobile technology, but also adjust the product structure in time, organize the production of marketable "ordinary cars", and win considerable profits for the company, which shows that he has the basic skills of engineers. Quality, and entrepreneurial skills.
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