An Electric Car of the Future
An electric car of the future will not need transmission gears clutch or cooling system. An overnight charge of electricity from home mains for about 25 cents will take you as far as five dollars worth of gasoline.
High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina
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High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1966
Page
4
Electric car of future lacks charm beyond grandma era
A retro style feature shows whiskbroom on the door as part of built in luxury. The drawing depicts a motor at each wheel and zinc air batteries distributed to balance weight, suggesting an efficient plug in car model for America. Grandmother era imagery contrasts with expected modern power systems.
The Zinc Air Battery Electric Car of the Future
A 1964 World Book piece outlines a shift to zinc air batteries by General Dynamics, promising four times the energy density of lead acid. It envisions interchangeable battery packs, centralized charging, and electric motors with no gears, predicting 150 mile ranges at 50 to 60 mph and dramatic fuel savings.
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Endorsements Declined in Fifth Congressional Runoff
In Winston-Salem two eliminated candidates refuse to back either rival in the June 25 runoff for North Carolina’s Fifth District. State Rep. Nick Galifianakis and Smith Bagley will face off after William Z. Wood and Harold W. Thomerson, who finished third and fourth, declined to endorse. Wood cited not revealing a preference to let supporters decide, while Thomerson said it would be improper to influence voters.
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Thomerson
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