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Detroit-Electric

Detroit-Electric
Name:ELECTRIC DETROIT
Year of foundation:1907
Founders:Albert Lam
Belongs:Detroit Electric Group
Location:DetroitMichiganUSA
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Detroit-Electric

The history of the Detroit Electric brand

Contents Founding and development of the Detroit Electric Company Liquidation and revival Museum exhibits Detroit Electric The “Detroit Electric” car brand is produced by the Anderson Electric Car Company. It was founded in 1907 and quickly became a leader in its industry. The company specializes in the production of electric vehicles, so it has a separate niche in the modern market. Today, many models from the early years of the company can be seen in popular museums, and older versions can be purchased for huge sums that only collectors and very wealthy people can afford. Cars became a symbol of automotive production at the beginning of the XNUMXth century and won the genuine interest of car lovers, as they were a real sensation in those days. Today, “Detroit Electric” is already considered history, despite the fact that in 2016 only one model of modern electric cars was released in a limited number. Founding and development of the Detroit Electric company The history of the company began in 1884, but then it was better known under the name "Anderson Carriage Company", and in 1907 began work as "Anderson Electric Car Company". Production was located in America, in the state of Michigan. Initially, all Detroit Electric brand cars used lead-acid batteries, which in those days were an excellent resource at an affordable price. For several years, for an additional fee (which was $600), car owners could install a more powerful iron-nickel battery. Then, on a single battery charge, the car could travel about 130 kilometers, but the real numbers are much higher - up to 340 kilometers. Cars "Detroit Electric" could reach speeds of no more than 32 kilometers per hour. However, for driving in the city at the very beginning of the XNUMXth century, this was a very good indicator. Most often, electric cars were bought by women and doctors. Options with internal combustion engines were not available to everyone, since in order to start the car, a lot of physical effort had to be applied. This was also due to the fact that the models were very beautiful and elegant, had curved glass, which was expensive to manufacture. The brand reached its peak of popularity in 1910, when the company sold from 1 to 000 copies every year. Also, the huge price of gasoline, which rose after the First World War, had an impact on the popularity of electric vehicles. The Detroit Electric models were not only convenient, but also affordable in terms of maintenance. In those days, they were owned by John Rockefeller, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford's wife Clara. In the latter, a special child seat was provided, in which it was possible to ride up to adolescence. Already in 1920, the company was conditionally divided into two parts. Now the bodies and electrical components were produced separately from each other, so the main company was called “The Detroit Electric Car Company”. Liquidation and revival In the 20s, the cost of cars with internal combustion engines decreased significantly, which caused the decrease in the popularity of electric vehicles. Already in 1929, the situation deteriorated greatly with the onset of the Great Depression. Then the company failed to file bankruptcy. Employees continued to work only with single orders, which were already few in number. It wasn't until the stock market crash of 1929 that things got really bad. The very last Detroit Electric car was sold in 1939, although many models were available until 1942. Over the entire existence of the company, 13 electric vehicles have been made. Today, rare working cars can get a license, as the speed of 32 kilometers per hour is considered too low. They are used only for short distances and in rare cases, as there are problems with replacing batteries. The owners of the models do not use them for personal purposes, most often they are purchased as part of collections and a museum piece. In 2008, the work of the enterprise was restored by the American company "Zap" and the Chinese company "Youngman". Then they planned to again produce a limited series of cars, and in 2010 to launch a full-fledged production. Work has also begun to increase sales of new electric vehicles, including sedans and buses. In 2016, an instance of “Detroit Electric” appeared on the market in the “SP: 0” model. The two-wheeler roadster was an interesting modern solution, with only 999 cars produced: the offer is very limited. The cost of such a novelty can vary from 170 euros to 000 euros, the amount may vary depending on the design of the car, its interior decoration and the country of purchase. Experts rate "SP:0" as a good investment, as he was able to become a legend in just a few years. This is an expensive car that has serious competitors: Tesla, Audi, BMW and Porsche Panamera electric cars. The current status of the company is unknown and there has been no news on the official website since 2017. Detroit Electric Museum Exhibits Some Detroit Electric vehicles are still on the road, but many of them are only museum exhibits in order to preserve all mechanisms and batteries. In the Edison Technology Center in Schenectady, you can see a fully working and restored electric car, it belongs to Union College. Another similar copy is located in Nevada, at the National Automobile Museum. It was produced in 1904, and since that time the batteries have not been changed in the car, the Edison iron-nickel battery has also remained. A few more cars can be seen in the Brussels AutoWorld Museum, in the German Autovision and the Australian Motor Museum. The condition of the cars can impress any visitor as they seem brand new.

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