Ward (electric automobile company)
The Ward Motor Vehicle Company was founded by Charles A. Ward in New York City as an electric truck company.[1] When Hayden Eames joined the company, it made electric cars also, from 1914-1916.
Motor Vehicle Company | |
Founder | Charles Ward |
Headquarters | , |
Key people | Charles A. Ward Hayden Eames |
Products | Electric trucks, electric cars |
Models
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1922 New York newspaper ad for Ward Electric trucks
The Ward Electric car was a four passenger coupe costing $2,100 and went 100 miles per charge.[2] In 1916, the price was $875.[3] The battery was an Edison battery.[3] In 1916, the price was dropped to $1,295.[4] The company stopped electric car production after 1916. It continued to make trucks until 1937.[1]
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References
- Sources
- Web
- The Early Electric Car Site. "Electric car companies of the world (by brand), before 1940".CS1 maint: ref=harv (link) (earlyelectric.com)
- American Automobiles. "Early Electric Automobile Manufacturers". american-automobiles.com.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Books
- Chilton company (1915). Automotive Industries, Vol. 33.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Beverly Kimes (1996). standard catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause publications. ISBN 0-87341-428-4.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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