Design of experimental vehicle includes extensive use of aluminum; four high-speed 50-hp. motors are mounted on Timken trucks; light weight, rapid acceleration, and high free-running speed are features of experimental car recently built by Department of Street Railways, Detroit; curve showing acceleration shown by tests of new Detroit car; some novel devices.


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    Title :

    Speedy light-weight car built at Detroit


    Additional title:

    Elec. Ry. Jl.


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1929


    Remarks:

    3 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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