I think the comment refers to the Detroit Electric cars, because it was driven a lot by Clara Ford. I am guessing their range is due to them going 32kmh/20mph and being loaded with 530kg/1170lbs of batteries.
Big batteries and low speeds? Also 80 was the advertised “reliable range”.
The “normal” T had double to triple the range, at double the speed.
and I don’t think there ever was an electric T, there were barebones prototype frames. What people call electric Ts are usually Detroit Electrics (the specs match).
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How did they achieve 80 miles in that era?
I think the comment refers to the Detroit Electric cars, because it was driven a lot by Clara Ford. I am guessing their range is due to them going 32kmh/20mph and being loaded with 530kg/1170lbs of batteries.
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Big batteries and low speeds? Also 80 was the advertised “reliable range”.
The “normal” T had double to triple the range, at double the speed.
and I don’t think there ever was an electric T, there were barebones prototype frames. What people call electric Ts are usually Detroit Electrics (the specs match).
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