100 Years Evolution Of Traffic 1910s - 2010s File

This is the story of how we moved, from the rattle of the crank-start to the silent hum of the electric motor. 1910s: The Great Transition

Progress paused for the war effort as factories churned out tanks instead of sedans. Civilian driving was defined by gas rationing and "Victory Speed Limits" of 35 mph. Post-war, however, the floodgates opened. The transitioned from the battlefield to the driveway, signaling a new era of rugged, utility-focused driving. 1950s: The Golden Age of the Highway 100 years Evolution of Traffic 1910s - 2010s

The 60s brought a split in identity: the raw power of versus a growing concern for life and limb. In 1968, the federal government finally mandated seat belts. Traffic was now a heavy, high-speed reality, prompting the first serious look at how to survive a crash. 1970s: The Reality Check This is the story of how we moved,

The smartphone changed the interior of the car forever. Traffic was no longer a mystery; apps like Waze and Google Maps allowed drivers to see the "red lines" of congestion in real-time and reroute. Hybrid cars, led by the Prius, made "green driving" a mainstream status symbol. 2010s: The Electric Rebirth Post-war, however, the floodgates opened