It is the most ubiquitous piece of technology in the U.S. The changes it has brought to the American landscape are many, from drive-ins to the suburbs. The automobile revolutionized life in the 20th century and may continue to do so in the 21st. Historian Kevin Borg (James Madison University) looks at the influence of the “horseless carriage,” including the role it has played in race relations and gender distinctions.
Also featured: Will the car of the future allow us to reduce our concerns about pollution and escape our dependence on fossil fuels? Some say it will, if we turn to fuel cell technology. Doug Nelson (Virginia Tech) offers a primer on this new form of power.
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