• Ummdustry@sh.itjust.works
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    3 days ago

    I think the otto & diesel cycles are a better claim than the automobile, given there are like 100 different competing “first automobiles” to chose from

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      3 days ago

      The Wankel engine is also a German invention. Though you could argue it’s an improved Otto cycle. Also the inventor is problematic to say the least.