Joseph Belušić (Giuseppe Bellussich) (near Labin, 1847 -), inventor of the electric speedometer

In 1888. Belušić constructed the first electric speedometer. His invention was patented in Austria and Hungary under the name "velocimeter".

Belušić was born in the vicinity of Labin in Istria and lived in Županići, a small Istrian village on the outskirts of the former Austro-Hungarian monarchy.

He was a professor in Koper on the imperial and royal school. In 1889. at the World Exhibition in Paris, where he set up the famous Eiffel Tower, Belušić presented his invention 'Velocimeter', which later was renamed in the 'Speedometer'.

Joseph Belušić relatives still live in the town of Labin and his great-great nephew, also from Županići, celebrated the 110-anniversary of the adoption of Belušić's invention.

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