American Juvenile Electric
Appearance
The American Juvenile Electric was an electric car made by the American Metal Wheel & Auto Co of Toledo, Ohio, in 1907. Its wheelbase was a mere 3 feet 5 inches (1.04 m), but it was complete with ‘lights, bells, etc.’ and had tiller steering. Its top speed was 10 mph (16 km/h), and it could go 20 miles (32 km) on a charge. At $800, it cost more than many full-size cars.
References
[edit]- G. Marshall Naul, "American Juvenile Electric", in G.N. Georgano, ed., The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars 1885-1968 (New York: E.P. Dutton and Co., 1974), pp. 42.
Categories:
- Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United States
- Electric vehicles introduced in the 20th century
- Motor vehicle manufacturers based in Ohio
- Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1907
- American companies established in 1907
- 1907 establishments in Ohio
- Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 1907
- 1907 disestablishments in Ohio
- Cars introduced in 1907
- Cars discontinued in 1907
- Brass auto stubs