The Evolution of Transport Engineering
Engineering · 6th Year · Great Engineers and Innovations · 3.º Período

The Evolution of Transport Engineering

Students trace the history of transport engineering from horse-drawn trams to modern Luas and electric vehicles. They will analyse the social reasons driving these technological advancements.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsSESE Geography: Transport and communicationsSESE History: Continuity and change over time

About This Topic

Students trace the history of transport engineering from horse-drawn trams to modern Luas and electric vehicles. They will analyse the social reasons driving these technological advancements.

Key Questions

  1. How has public transport evolved in Ireland?
  2. What engineering problems did early trams solve?
  3. Why are we shifting towards electric vehicles today?

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