History of cars evolution: ■ Pre-1900: Once upon a time… Food for thought: Were cars more sustainable than horses in the 19th Century? 2 ■ 1885 – 1900 The Golden Age: On the road Food for thought: The 3 types of energy: steam, electricity, and gasoline 4 ■ 1900 – 1945 Mass production and post-war developments Food for thought: Methods of production: Benz/Oldsmobile/ford 6 ■ 1945 – 2000 Sustainability, safety, comfort Food for thought: Raw materials, wood or plastics? 9 ■ 2000 – Future The next steps:Chemicals as part of the solution Food for thought: Chemical products and categories in cars 13 ​ ■ Exhibition Catalogue 15