Léon Serpollet

Léon Serpollet was a French engineer and inventor best known for developing and popularizing steam-powered cars in the early 20th century. Unlike traditional steam engines, his designs used flash steam technology, which quickly produced high-pressure steam, making the vehicles fast and efficient. His innovations contributed to the early growth of motor racing and automotive engineering, showcasing the potential of steam-powered vehicles as practical and powerful transportation options. Serpollet's work was influential in the development of early motor vehicles, blending the principles of steam power with modern engineering techniques.