* First electric car: Invented by William Morrison in 1890
* Top speed: 14 mph (23 km/h)
* Range: 100 miles (160 km) on a single charge
* Cost: $2,000 ($50,000 in today's dollars)
Steam Cars
* First steam car: Invented by Richard Trevithick in 1801
* Top speed: 20 mph (32 km/h)
* Range: 100 miles (160 km) on a single tank of water
* Cost: $1,500 ($37,500 in today's dollars)
Gasoline Cars
* First gasoline car: Invented by Karl Benz in 1885
* Top speed: 10 mph (16 km/h)
* Range: 100 miles (160 km) on a single tank of gas
* Cost: $1,000 ($25,000 in today's dollars)
Hybrid Cars
* First hybrid car: Invented by Ferdinand Porsche in 1900
* Top speed: 35 mph (56 km/h)
* Range: 150 miles (240 km) on a single tank of gas and a single charge of electricity
* Cost: $2,500 ($62,500 in today's dollars)
Other Types of Cars
* Horse-drawn carriages: Still very popular in 1900, especially in rural areas
* Bicycles: Also very popular, especially for short trips
* Walking: The most common form of transportation for short distances
