Always Has Been: Chapter 1: The Invention of the Electric Starter

In 1911, Charles Kettering revolutionized the automotive industry with the introduction of the electric starter, first implemented in Cadillac vehicles. This invention replaced the labor-intensive manual hand-crank with an easier, more reliable method of starting engines. As a result, automobiles became more accessible to a wider demographic, catalyzing the proliferation of car usage and production, and paving the way for advancements in modern vehicular technology.