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Karl Benz in Germany made the first working petrol (gasoline) engined car in 1885.

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The first gasoline engine was built as a result of a desire to create a more efficient and practical alternative to existing steam engines. The gasoline engine offered advantages such as being smaller, lighter, and more portable, which made it suitable for various applications, including transportation and power generation. Its development ultimately led to the invention of the automobile and revolutionized transportation.

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