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Nature of Electricity
By tying a key onto a kite string during a storm, Ben Franklin , proved that static electricity and lightning were the same. His correct understanding of the nature of electricity paved the way for the future. -
Electric Battery
First electric battery invented by Alessandro Volta. The “volt” is named in his honor. -
Electric Motor
Thomas Davenport invented the electric motor, an invention that is used in most electrical appliances today. -
Fuel Cell
Sir William Robert Grove developed the first fuel cell, a device that produces electrical energy by combining hydrogen and oxygen. -
Electric Telegraph
Samuel Morse invented the electric telegraph, a machine that could send messages long distances across wire. -
Incandescent Light Bulb
After many experiments, Thomas Edison invented an incandescent light bulb that could be used for about 40 hours without burning out. By 1880 his bulbs could be used for 1200 hours. -
Electric Streetcar
The electric streetcar was invented by E.W. v. Siemens -
Power line
First power line between USA and Canada at Niagra Falls. -
Electric Vacuum Cleaner
Electric vacuum cleaner – J. Spangler. -
Nuclear Power Plant Starts Generating Electricity
World’s first nuclear power plant (Russia) started generating electricity.
