The BENZ Evolution

In 1886, Carl Benz is awarded German patent number 37435 for a three-wheeled, self
propelled Motorwagen. With a rear-mounted single-cylinder engine, the first automobile
forever changes the way people move, and sparks a legacy of inovation that continues to
this day.
4 wheel independent suspension
The Mercedes 170 features the first-ever fully independent suspension, which allows
each wheel to respond individually. Along with a new hydraulic braking system, the 170
sets new performance and safety benchmarks that remain the gold standard today.
Crash testing program
For the first time, development of every new Mercedes includes an incrasingly rigorous
regimen of crash-testing. This vital learning tool was initially performed outdoors.
Antilock Breaking System (ABS)
A concept first unveiled in 1970 ABS helps the driver retain steering control under
heavy braking by preventing wheel lockup. It remains both a milestone in automotive
safety and cornerstone, with the ability to idividually brake wheels serving a a fundamental
element of countless future break throughs.
PRE-SAFE
A groundbanking system that can help prepare the occupants for an accident before it
happens, PRE-SAFE can detect that certain types of collision might be imminent. In the
precious moments before impact, it can snug the front seat belts and adjust the front head
restraints to help optimize the effectiveness of the restraint systems.
Attention assist
After measuring over 70 parameters in the first few minutes of a drive, this innovation can
help detect signs of drowsiness and audibly allert the driver to take a break.

VOCABULARY:
- Propelled = to drive, or cause to move, forward or onward;
- Regimen = a regulated course, as of diet, exercise, or manner of living, intended to
preserve or restore health or to attain some result;
- Snug
= fitting closely, as a gaiment;
QUESTIONS:
1. How many cylinders had the first Motorwagen ?.
2. What the Mercedes 170 feature developed ?
3. What is the name of the groundbreaking system that can help prepare the occupants
for an accident before it happens ?
TRUE / FALS
The first Motorwagen had a four cylinder engine.
Mercedes includes an increasingly rigorous regimen of crash-testing.
A groundbreaking system that can help prepare the occupants for an collision
before it happens, PRE-SAFE.
Bibliography
www.mbusa.com/mercedes/benz/innovation
dictionary.reference.com

Abrevierii
Approx-approximately
Etc-et cetera

Fig-figure
p.-page
pref.-preface
vol.-volume
BRB-be right back
B4-before
2nite-tonight
DND-do not disturb