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now on pbsBetween 1832 and 1839 the exact year is unknown Robert Anderson invented a crude electric-powered carriage.
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now on pbsIn 1881, Camille Faure will improved the storage battery's ability to supply current and invent the basic lead-acid battery used in automobiles
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union of concerned scientistsWilliam Morrison of Des Moines, Iowa builds the first successful electric automobile in the United States.
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Nprdifferent models were madein chicago.
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forbesThe first electric taxis hit the streets of New York City early in the year.
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Car and DriverThomas Alva Edison begins his mission to create a long-lasting, powerful battery for commercial automobiles.
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intechThe electric car at its start. Of the 4,192 cars produced in the United States 28 percent were powered by electricity, and electric cars represent about one-third of all cars found on the roads of New York City, Boston, and Chicago.
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The Franklin instatutionHenry Ford introduces the mass-produced and gasoline-powered Model T, which will have a massive effect on the U.S. electrical cars market.
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pbsCharles Kettering invents the first practical electric automobile starter. His invention makes gasoline-powered autos more alluring to consumers by eliminating the unwieldy hand crank starter