Car explained to kids

A car is a vehicle that typically has four wheels and an internal combustion engine. Cars are used for transportation. They can seat up to eight people, and they usually have a steering wheel, accelerator pedal, and brake pedal. The first cars were invented in the late 1800s. The first car was called a Benz Patent-Motorwagen. It was invented by Karl Benz. The first cars were very different from the cars we have today. They were slow, and they didn't have many features. Today, there are many different types of cars. There are small cars, large cars, electric cars, and self-driving cars. Cars come in many different colors, and they can have different features, like air conditioning, heated seats, and GPS. Cars run on gasoline or diesel. Gasoline is a liquid that is made from petroleum. Diesel is also a liquid that is made from petroleum. Electric cars run on electricity. Cars produce pollution, and this pollution can damage the environment. To help reduce pollution, some people carpool, which means they ride with other people in one car instead of each person driving their own car.