Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Person
|
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:General_Motors
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Elliott_Cresson_Medal
|
| gptkbp:birthDate |
1876-08-29
|
| gptkbp:children |
3
|
| gptkbp:deathDate |
1958-11-25
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:Ohio_State_University
|
| gptkbp:field |
Engineering
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Charles F. Kettering Jr.
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Automobile industry
|
| gptkbp:inventor |
gptkb:Freon
Automatic transmission Air conditioning system Hydraulic brakes Telematics Advanced driver-assistance systems Autonomous vehicle technology Electric vehicle technology Anti-lock braking system Ignition system Alternative fuel vehicles Cruise control Sustainable automotive technologies Tire technology Vehicle-to-grid technology Hybrid vehicle technology Electric vehicle batteries Fuel injection system Self-starter Smart car technology Electric power steering Vehicle infotainment systems Safety glass Vehicle connectivity Vehicle design innovations Vehicle aerodynamics Engine cooling systems Vehicle emissions control Carburetor improvements High-compression engine Lead-acid battery improvements Vehicle suspension systems Navigation_systems Automotive_lighting Automotive_diagnostics Automotive_safety_features Diesel_engine_improvements |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Invention of the electric starter
Automotive_engineering |
| gptkbp:nationality |
American
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Olive_Kettering
|