Michigan Manufacturer & Financial Record Volume 6, No. 11 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910 edition. Excerpt: ... up the mechanical construction and observe the same radically high standards maintained throughout: In the unusual lightness of the chassis--the strong the motor coupled direct to the rear axle; the for batteries--In which four hundred pounds carriage weight are dispensed with. In the economy of tires, battery wear, and current, this tremendous saving on weight. In the unique system of direct drive--In Itself an contribution to electric carriage development. In the high grade Westlnghouse motor, driving principle Just mentioned, without univer-sal Joints on intermediate reduction gears or chains. In the celebrated Exlde battery--72 cells, 11 MV Hycap, in three trays. In the speed from 5 to 20 miles per hour, and possible mileage of 75 to 90 on a single charge of the battery. In the scientific system of four speeds and accelerator, under Immediate and Implicit control. pressed steel frame; single compartment of ordinary electric which results from eminently valuable direct through the Hupp-Yeats Life Guarantee The Hipp-Yeats Electric Car Company guarantees the Hupp-Yeats free from defects In material or workmanship, dur-ing the life of the ear. and will replace, free of charge, any sncli defective ma-terial when retnrned to lta factory for Inspection, transportation prenald. This guarantee covers all parts of the car, ex-cept the motor, tires and storage battery. For the grace and general distinction of the Hupp-Yeats, we frankly concede our Indebtedness to the better French designers. Beyond the adaptation of French carriage practice to American uses, however, the Hupp-Yeats, in luxury and comfort, owes nothing to foreign Influences; because it excels them. Forget the price, we repeat, when you are studying the carriage from the standpoint of...