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   The Age of Animal Power
   For millennia, the dominant propulsion technology relied on domesticated animals. This period saw the refinement of harnesses, draft mechanisms, and road construction to maximize the efficiency of animal traction. Key developments included the introduction of the horseshoe (c. 500 CE) and the refinement of the carriage design, particularly the development of sprung suspension systems by the Dutch in the 17th century, which significantly improved passenger comfort [3].
   Mechanical Propulsion and the Inter…