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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1917
Page
6
Electrical experts explain methods of regulating generator output in cars. Topics include inherent, electromagnetic, mechanical, and amperage hour regulation, with diagrams of bucking and differential wound machines. Examples cited from Auto-Lite and other manufacturers.
Chairman George C. Diehl of the American Automobile Association outlines a method to determine ten mile transport costs by aggregating total construction and maintenance outlays, traffic census data, and pavement type. He argues for standardized traffic counts and state level statistics to compare efficiency and guide highway policy. A German colliery noted for keeping 60 feet below ground for safety is mentioned.
The Six trial tested a Saxon motor car for Pershing’s expedition across the Rio Grande. From Columbus Texas to Ojo Federico a 62 mile run faced deep mud and slow progress as the Saxon pulled supply trains despite rough mountain trails.
The article notes Saxon six cylinder cars undergoing extended army trials with all units performing well and a journalist remarks this proves quality. It also covers a Studebaker showroom event on December 4 in Chicago with prominent buyers including A H Wheeler J B Forgan George Bechmidt Norman Sack Emoot Lafo Young and Victor Derger amid a high profile showing.
An Oakland to San Jose record drive in 42 minutes at 62 mph covered by a Studebaker Six loaded with an Election Edition of the Oakland Tribune. Driven by C F Orra of Weaver Ables Welle Co, the notable car drew town chatter after election.
The Maxwell completed a 700 mile intermountain run in 53 hours at an average of 20 mpg while carrying four passengers, including ten women, with only one quart of oil used. The trip, in adverse conditions on Tennessee Pass at 10,430 feet, showcased economy and reliability with no repairs or mechanical adjustments.
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