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Baker Motor Vehicle Company was a manufacturer of Brass Era electric automobiles in Cleveland, Ohio. The automotive Brass Era is the first period of automotive manufacturing, named for the prominent brass fittings used during this time for such things as lights and radiators. ... An electric vehicle is a vehicle that is propelled by electric motors or linear motors. ... A small variety of cars, the most popular kind of automobile. ... City nickname: The Forest City Location in Cuyahoga County, Ohio County Cuyahoga Mayor Jane Campbell Area   â€“Land   â€“Water 213. ...


The 1904 Baker Runabout was a runabout model. It could seat 2 passengers and sold for US$850. The single electric motor, situated at the center of the car, produced 0.75 hp (0.6 kW) and used a 12-cell battery. The armored wood-framed car weighed 650 lb (295 kg). 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Runabouts were a popular car body style at the beginning of the 20th Century. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... The article on electrical energy is located elsewhere. ...


The 1904 Baker Stanhope was a stanhope model. It could seat 2 passengers and sold for US$1600. The single electric motor, situated at the center of the car, produced 1.75 hp (1.3 kW), and ran from a 12-cell battery. A 3-speed transmission was fitted. The armored wood-framed car weighed 950 lb (431 kg). This more-powerful model could hit 14 mph (23 km/h). 1904 is a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1899 Winton stanhope Stanhope is an archaic car body style characterized by its single bench seat mounted at the center, folding cloth top, and buckboard at the front. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ...


References

  • Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly (January, 1904)

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