When we think about the history of cars, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the combustion engine. Yet, there was a time before that—before gas and oil ruled the world. And what do you know—cars actually used ignition coils back in the early 1900s! This fascinating article takes a look at this forgotten technology and its potential impact on car design. From fuel efficiency to driver safety, read on to learn more about how these coils changed the automotive landscape.
86
Cars started using ignition coils in 1886. The first car to use an ignition coil was the Daimler Motor Car Company’svehicle.
1897
In 1897, cars started using ignition coils to start the engines. Before this, cars were started with an electric starter.
1922
The first cars to use ignition coils were built in 1922.
1949
In 1949, cars started using ignition coils to start their engines. Previously, cars used carburetors to convert gasoline into energy that was used to turn the engine. The coil allowed for more consistent and powerful sparking which in turn made the engine run more smoothly.
1966
1966 saw the introduction of ignition coils in cars, which significantly reduced the number of accidents. Prior to 1966, cars used spark plugs to ignite the fuel in the engine. However, spark plugs are prone to sparking and can easily cause an accident. Ignition coils use a magnetic field to create an electrical spark that ignites the fuel.
1977
In 1977, cars began using ignition coils in place of the spark plugs that had been used since the early days of automobiles. The coils were more efficient and created a more powerful spark, which made driving easier and more reliable.
1998
It’s hard to believe it has been 20 years since 1998. In 1998, cars started using ignition coils in place of the spark plugs that had been used in vehicles for over a century. The ignition coil acted as a distributor, providing sparks to each cylinder on the engine. This change made engines more fuel efficient and allowed for more powerful engines to be produced.
2002
2002 was the year that cars started using ignition coils. Up until this point, cars used carburetors to convert fuel into heat and motion. The introduction of ignition coils meant that engines could run on gas without having to wait for the carburetor to do its job. This made cars more efficient and allowed for larger engines to be used in smaller vehicles.
2006
2006 was the year that cars started using ignition coils. This change occurred due to the increase in gasoline prices and the need for more fuel efficient vehicles. Cars that used ignitions coils were able to run on higher octane gas which made them more fuel efficient.
2009
In 2009, cars started using ignition coils. The coils are small pieces of metal that help start the engine. Before 2009, cars used spark plugs.