109 years ago in the Saturday Evening Post, electric cars were advertised. On the left — Henry Ford, on the right — Thomas Edison. The company Detroit Electric was founded in 1907. Detroit Electric cars used batteries developed by the Edison Storage Battery Company. The company ceased its operations in 1939. About 13,000 vehicles were produced during this period. In 2008, Detroit Electric was revived as a brand specializing in electric vehicles, but in a more modern context.
It is advertised that the cars could travel about 80 miles (130 km) on a single charge, with a recorded record of 211 miles (340 km) — apparently, on an enhanced battery and at a steady speed on a flat road.
It is claimed that the target audience was women and doctors, for reliable and instant starting without the need to manually crank the engine with a starter — well, remember such a handle that had to be turned forcefully.
By the way, they were called Electric Pleasure Vehicles back then.
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