The history of electric car evolution and the reasons for the design of this experimental city car are reviewed. Chassis, body, and electric power train designs are described. The performance of key electric car components and the vehicle as a whole is discussed. A detailed description of the electric control components is contained in the Appendix.


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    Title :

    The Ford Comuta — An Electric Car for Use in City and Suburb


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:
    Lynes, A. E. (author) / Martland, L. (author) / Foote, L. R. (author)

    Conference:

    Mid-Year Meeting ; 1968



    Publication date :

    1968-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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