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Restored 1917 Rauch & Lang JX7 Electric Is A Remarkable Homage To The Origins of Electric Cars

29 Aug 2024 | Abstracted from Auto Evolution

"In the early 1900s, electric cars were quite popular, accounting for around a third of all vehicles on US roads, and many manufacturers at that time thought electric vehicles were superior technology....This early pioneer in green energy is powered by a DC electric motor delivering five forward speeds to the rear wheels via a shaft drive and worm-drive axle.

"This rare and seldom-seen example is a valuable piece of automotive history hat paved the way for the electric revolution we're witnessing today. It will go under the hammer with Worldwide Auctioneers in late August."

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