What was the Oruktor Amphibolos?
The first American automobile
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The Oruktor Amphibolos is the first known American automobile. The steam-powered vehicle was built by Sylvester Howard Roper in 1861. It was capable of reaching a speed of 10 mph and could travel for up to 50 miles on a single tank of water. Roper's invention was a precursor to the modern automobile, and it helped to pave the way for the development of the internal combustion engine.
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