Van Doorne's legacy: Automaker DAF, the CVT

Hub van Doorne gained renown as an inventor and entrepreneur.

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By:

Wim Oude Weernink

December 15, 2008 05:00 AM

Hub van Doorne

Born: Jan. 1, 1900

Died: May 23, 1979

Major contribution: Founded truck and carmaker DAF

Hub van Doorne overcame poverty and an elementary-school education to become one of the auto industry's foremost inventors and entrepreneurs.

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