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development by Kettering

In Charles F. Kettering
…as well as the first electric starter, which was introduced on Cadillacs in 1912.
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electromagnetic principles

In electromagnetism: Fundamentals
…an automobile, currents in an electric starter motor generate magnetic fields that rotate the motor shaft and drive engine pistons to compress an explosive mixture of gasoline and air; the spark initiating the combustion is an electric discharge, which makes up a momentary current flow.
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In automotive industry: Mass production
Kettering, in developing the electric starter, a significant innovation in promoting the acceptability of the gasoline-powered automobile.
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