About Agaloola
Agaloola is a personal project.
My name is Dan Mozes, My lifelong fascination with automotive technology continues unabated, even though vision limitations prevent me from driving. I stay up-to-date on the latest developments and breakthroughs in the field. I used to lecture on the subject to anyone that showed interest in the field. My friend Hanoch, the editor and co-founder, along with Pninit, of the "Hamit'an" (cargo in hebrew) daily transportation and logistics newspaper, gave me the nudge to write about the automotive world.
In our late-night conversations, I'd often share the latest news and innovations I'd come across in the automotive world. One night, he suggested I write a column for his newspaper. To my delight, readers showed interest, and I've been enjoying writing ever since.
Who am I? One label I can live with is "tech geek," especially when it comes to automotive technology. For over fifty years, I've been following professional magazines in the field. As a teenager, I devoured the specs that most young people found interesting: engine size, horsepower, top speed, and 0-60 times. Later, I became interested in the technology under the hood, like electric fuel pumps, turbochargers, and different types of fuel injection. Remember, I grew up in an analog world where there was a direct physical connection between the pedals, carburetor, and brakes. This was before brake boosters and computerized injection systems. Who would have dreamed of car computers when even at home, we had a slide rule and maybe a small calculator?
In my professional life, I worked in marketing and business development, so I started following the business stories in the automotive world. It's a lot like politics, with highly publicized rivalries and dramas on the one hand, and collaborations and partnerships behind the scenes. In one of my columns, I wrote about the factory in the Czech Republic that produced an identical car (except for the exterior) for three different manufacturers.
I stopped working on my own car many years ago, and unfortunately, in recent years, I've also stopped driving due to a significant decline in my vision. But my passion for cars still burns brightly, and I hope you find the news and nostalgia I write about interesting.
The wheel is one of the most important inventions in human history. It contributed to human advancement thousands of years before it was attached to a car. It has influenced all aspects of life, from the way we travel to the way we manufacture products.
The earliest evidence of the use of the wheel dates back to 3500 BC in Mesopotamia. Clay wheels were used for pottery. The first vehicles with wheels appeared around 3000 BC in Mesopotamia and Egypt. These vehicles were used for transportation and warfare. The wheel spread rapidly to other parts of the world, and by 1000 BC, it was in use in most parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The wheel had a significant impact on these cultures, making travel and the transportation of goods much easier.
The wheel had a significant impact on agriculture. It allowed farmers to plow their fields easily and efficiently, leading to increased yields. The wheel also made it possible to build irrigation systems, which further increased agricultural productivity. The wheel had a significant impact on the conduct of wars. Armies could move faster and carry heavier loads, a significant advantage. The wheel was also used in the construction of siege machines, which made it possible to attack fortified cities. In the 19th century, the steam engine was invented, wheels were attached to it and placed on a track, and thus the train was born.
In the late 19th century, the car was invented, followed shortly by the airplane, they also needed wheels. We also had bicycles along the way. Today, the wheel remains a vital part of modern life. It is used in cars, trucks, trains, and airplanes, allowing us to travel the world and connect with people all over the globe. It also allows us to manufacture products more efficiently and build complex machines. On my site, we will encounter the wheel mainly as the part that connects the vehicle to the surface it drives on, but it's important to remember the journey the wheel has taken from a potter's wheel to today.
Why did I choose the name Agaloola? (childrens cart) I purchased this domain name 15 years ago because the sound suggests several things. On the one hand, it's a simple mode of transportation, and on the other, it opens up a world of possibilities. Even the most basic and inexpensive car allows you to go to the beach or the movies or just go for a drive. We'll leave the expensive cars for those who wear Rolex watches.
Drive safely.
