The world has seen a radical transformation as the electric motor was discovered and developed in the 1800s. Without this discovery, there would not be a way for many of our modern conveniences to exist today. Electric motors are so important that they have been included in international treaties such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The current global production of electric motors is estimated at approximately two billion units per year, with the United States producing over 500 million units in 2016 alone. The electric motor is currently used by many different industries such as transportation, industrial, and residential. Here are some ways you can look at electricity and the electric motor differently to see how it has changed us through history. ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTmw4UD6BSeDaew1d3CDdVR3oXidZKWqb5gUmSyG8273k/image.png) credit: [maxpixel](https://www.maxpixel.net/Electric-Motor-Electric-Vehicle-Ev-6514129), license: [CC](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/publicdomain/) ### The Electric Motor and the Modern World The electric motor has changed the way we see electricity. The electric motor had a profound influence on our world, which helped to create an even greater shift in the global understanding of electricity. Without the electric motor, many of our modern conveniences would not be possible. For example, without the electric motor, there would be no central heating or air conditioning and they also wouldn't allow us to use machines that run water and power machinery. ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVengjuhvThGz25rLaFS3rnaEGXARJYe3TZ7Ar7LzfKiL/image.png) credit: [freesvg](https://freesvg.org/index.php/electric-motor), license: [CC](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/publicdomain/) Another consequence of the electric motor is that it allowed for machines such as cars to become more widely used. Electric motors can have a major effect on people's lives because they allow humans to adjust their environment. Before using an electric motor, people were restricted by how much energy was available, how much fuel was available for transportation and how fast the energy was generated. With electricity becoming more widely produced with the invention of the electric motor, humans are now able to adjust their environment and make changes based on what is most efficient for today's society. ### How did the electric motor change the world? Electric motors are the pivotal pieces of many machines that change our daily lives. In the 1800s, there were not any electric motors in existence. However, the invention of the electric motor changed the world as we know it by speeding up production and making transportation easier and more efficient. ![image.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTHMV95sW7tpnQCtqXU6iHHWrcdVgEU3Rz7FDJTG3MCJV/image.png) credit: [Pxhere](https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1072794), license: [CC](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/publicdomain/) Electric motors are also used in other parts of our daily lives such as in industrial machines and residential appliances. The electrical motor is used to reduce power consumption and make these industries more environmentally friendly. Today, household appliances use less energy because of the efficiencies introduced by electricity-powered motors. Another benefit is that they make performing tasks easier such as running a washing machine or drying clothes on a clothesline. These benefits show just how important electric motors are to our everyday living. ### The Electric Motor and our lifestyles One of the most noticeable ways in which the electric motor has impacted our lifestyles is the way we power our homes. With the invention of electricity, people were able to use it to power a wide variety of appliances from lamps and refrigerators to washing machines and dishwashers. The fact that it can be used for so many different purposes has made energy more affordable. For example, you only have to pay $1 per kilowatt-hour for electricity compared with $0.10 per kilowatt-hour for gasoline. That difference alone means that people are much more likely to consider using electric motors in their cars rather than driving with gasoline engines. The electric motor has also led to an increase in living standards because it became possible to work longer hours without rest while having convenience at home. This is because the electric motor makes it easy to perform tasks without any fatigue or laborious effort, especially if they are performed over long periods of time such as when you're cleaning your house or working on a computer. ### The Electric Motor in Transportation The electric motor has helped tremendously in transportation. It is said that the electric motor allowed for greater speed and efficiency of automobiles, which led to their widespread use. Also, the development of electronic systems like traction control made it possible for people to go places in a safer way. By adding an electric motor to vehicles, they can be less costly to maintain and help improve air quality by reducing emissions from gasoline-powered cars. Another important aspect of the electric motor is its versatility. This allows people to make different types of vehicles according to what they need. If a person wants a larger vehicle for their family, then they can make one with an electric motor due to the power that it provides. If someone needs a car for work or business, then they can have just as much power with an electric vehicle because it's more efficient than gasoline-powered cars since there are no emissions produced from burning fuel. ### The Electric Motor in Industrial History Electric motors were first used in industrial applications in the 1800s during the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution is considered to be an important turning point in history, because it sparked global economic growth and changed traditional manufacturing methods. This was made possible by new inventions such as the electric motor which enabled factories to function more efficiently. In the 1800s, electric motors were used in textile mills to power looms and water pumps. The improvement in production allowed for a reduced cost of goods and led to mass production of textiles around the world. This is one way that electricity and the electric motor have transformed our world as we know it today. ### Conclusion The electric motor is a key component of modern life, from the way we live our lifestyles to the way we drive, operate machines and use electricity. This article highlights how this invention changed the world and the countless ways in which it has been applied.