Car Parts - Engines - Tire - Transportation - Vehicles
Jun. 06, 1973 - Eleectric Car costs a third of a cent a mile to run; An all electronic car has been developed in England. Called the Tel, it runs on a light weight battery at the costs of one English farthing (1/3 of a U.S. cent) a mile. It has a fibre glass body, has a range of 40 miles on one charge and a maximum speed of 50 mph. It is seen as a runabout for shopping, taking the children to school and similar short trips. The price in England is quoted as1, 260. Photo Shows The Tel looking very conventional. Bottom left: the two pedal control without clutch. Bottom right; Plugging in in the garage for a recharge from the normal domestic supply. Batteries can be fully charged in 90 minutes or half charged in 30 minutes
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