Electric cars aren’t just a modern trend they were big over a century ago. In the early 1900s, the Baker Electric was a luxury ride, driven by Clara Ford (Henry Ford’s wife). Quiet, clean, and easy to use, it could go 50-100 miles on a charge impressive even by today’s standards. ⚡🚗 By 1900, nearly 38% of American cars were electric, rivaling steam and gas. Even Thomas Edison teamed up with Henry Ford to improve EV batteries, dreaming of a silent future on the roads. But cheap oil, the inventio
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Wow! Via @the_history_inn Electric cars are often seen as a modern solution, but they were surprisingly popular over a century ago. In the early 1900s, the Baker Electric car was a symbol of luxury and innovation, driven by notable figures like Clara Ford, wife of Henry Ford. Quiet, clean, and easy to operate, the Baker Electric could travel about 50–100 miles on a single charge — an impressive range for the time. Electric cars were especially popular in urban areas, where short trips and limite
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Before there was Tesla, there was the Baker Motor Vehicle company. Founded in 1899, Baker was, by 1910, one of the world’s most successful electric car manufacturers. Driving this 1909 Baker Electric was like taking a trip back time to an era when the manufacturers of electric, steam and gas powered cars pushed each other and technological boundaries in order to go further faster and win the loyalty of consumers. | Chasing Classic Cars
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