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Interestingly, these were capable of 30-40 miles of range on a single charge (essentially the same range you get with modern Plug-in Electric Hybrids on battery
by fs_tab 3y ago
Interestingly, these were capable of 30-40 miles of range on a single charge (essentially the same range you get with modern Plug-in Electric Hybrids on battery power)
- tsunamifury 3y agoAt 20 or so mph. A lot different than 65mph
- cldellow 3y agoA quick Google suggests that early cars were also lighter--probably easier to hoick about a 1,200 lb Model T than a 3,000 lb Camry.
- bee_rider 3y agoThat’s a smaller difference than I’d have expected, tbh. I guess it makes sense though, lots of work has gone into making cars safe and light.
- Gibbon1 3y agoI rode in a Model T. It has a serious golf cart nature. This article from 1936 captures it well. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1936/05/16/farewell-my-lovely https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1936/05/16/farewell-my-lo...
- mardifoufs 3y agoThis is such a great article. Truly a window into another world, that still seems very similar to ours (especially the references to the Sears catalogue!). I never thought I'd feel nostalgic about a model T! Thank you
- everybodyknows 3y agoYes. Recall that wind resistance goes as the square of speed.
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