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The Evolution of Transport Technology
Transport technology is revolutionizing, and new technologies are being used to advance the efficiency of the existing methods of transportation. The improvements are meant to reduce the daily stress when carrying out daily activities and to create an improved life for humanity. For instance, the adoption of the internet of things (IoT) in transports for route planning, accident prevention and enhance safety; the advent of autonomous cars with self-driven capabilities; the use of lightweight vehicle materials; the emergence of on-demand ride services and ambitious concept of hyperloop light the future of the transportation industry. Currently, the world is adorned with state of the world railroad systems that employ remote control for traffic lights and movement of traffic capable of zooming at speeds of up to 570km/hr. Air transport is also advanced; humanity has developed remote-controlled aircraft currently useful for military operations. Currently, the automobile industry produces more than 70 million vehicles globally. These manufactured cars have evolved from the use of using oil and gasoline to hybrid cars, hydrogen cars, and battery-operated cars. As such, a question emergence, how did all this start? This paper sheds light on the developments and innovations that have been witnessed in the transportation industry from the ancient times when humanity traveled on foot, the middle edges up to the 17th century (Woods).
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