These two inventions stimulated research around the world. The period 1832-1942 was the most productive, with the largest number of inventors recognized by mankind. It was during this period that Charles P. Steinmetz presented his work on hysteresis at the IAEE, and his mathematical insights into alternating current were published, helping to revolutionize the design of alternating current systems, including large generators. In the 1990s, commercialization and research funding led to a boom in generator development, with Westinghouse, Siemens, and General Electric developing the world's most powerful generators. Some generators are still running after 115 years.
Among them was Scotsman James Bowman Lindsay, who showed the world the first prototype of the electric light bulb. However, the invention was later patented by inventors Joseph Swan and Thomas Edison.
Another important name is Scotsman Robert Anderson, who designed the world's first electric car in 1834. In 1942, American Thomas Davenport and Scot Robert Davidson developed the first electric cars.