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What type of fuel did de Dion's car use to win the world's first auto race?

  • Gasoline

  • Diesel

  • Biofuel

  • Steam

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The world's first auto race was held in 1894 in France. The race was won by a steam-powered car driven by de Dion. Steam engines were the dominant form of power for automobiles in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. However, they were eventually replaced by gasoline-powered engines, which were more efficient and easier to maintain.
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