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What is the history of Gas-Electric Motorcars?

April 26, 2017gas-electric History motorcars

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What is the history of Gas-Electric Motorcars?

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In the 1890s gas-electric and gas-mechanical railcars appeared after the development of the gasoline engine and electric motors and generators. Gas-electrics used a gasoline engine to turn a generator creating electricity. This, in turn, drove traction motors directly geared to the axles.