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G. G. M. (Gottlieb Daimler)

Gottlieb Daimler was an inventor and engineer who significantly contributed to the development of the modern internal combustion engine. In the late 19th century, he created a high-speed gasoline engine that was compact and efficient, making it suitable for use in automobiles. His innovations helped pave the way for the automobile industry, leading to the production of the first motorcycles and eventually gasoline-powered cars. Daimler’s work was instrumental in transforming transportation from horse-drawn carriages to motor vehicles, and he is recognized as one of the pioneers who made the modern automotive industry possible.