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- General Motors EV-1 Catalog, "EV-1 Electric," 1996 - Car brochures have evolved from straightforward product catalogues into polished creative sales tools. Their quality paper, rich color, inventive formats, and sophisticated graphic design all contribute to a buyer's developing impression of a car in a showroom. Advertising might entice people to a dealership, but brochures extend and deepen the relationship between vehicle and potential buyer.
- 1996
- Collections - Artifact
General Motors EV-1 Catalog, "EV-1 Electric," 1996
Car brochures have evolved from straightforward product catalogues into polished creative sales tools. Their quality paper, rich color, inventive formats, and sophisticated graphic design all contribute to a buyer's developing impression of a car in a showroom. Advertising might entice people to a dealership, but brochures extend and deepen the relationship between vehicle and potential buyer.
- "The Young Mill-Wright and Miller's Guide," 1836 - This instructional handbook was originally written and published by Oliver Evans (1755-1819). In the late 1700s, Evans developed a continuous conveyor system for milling flour. <em>The Young Mill-Wright and Miller's Guide</em> explained his labor-saving innovations through text and technical illustrations. Published in fifteen editions between 1795 and 1860, the influential book helped revolutionize the flour-milling industry.
- 1836
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"The Young Mill-Wright and Miller's Guide," 1836
This instructional handbook was originally written and published by Oliver Evans (1755-1819). In the late 1700s, Evans developed a continuous conveyor system for milling flour. The Young Mill-Wright and Miller's Guide explained his labor-saving innovations through text and technical illustrations. Published in fifteen editions between 1795 and 1860, the influential book helped revolutionize the flour-milling industry.
- General Motors' EV1 - Take a look at the EV1, probably the best electric car ever produced, through the example in our collection.
- June 22, 2015
- Collections - Article
General Motors' EV1
Take a look at the EV1, probably the best electric car ever produced, through the example in our collection.
- 1997 General Motors EV1 Electric Coupe - This was the most serious attempt to build an all-purpose electric car since the 1920s. General Motors built 1,117 cars between 1996 and 1999, leasing them to a loyal group that willingly adjusted to battery power's limitations. But GM concluded there were too few electric enthusiasts to support large-scale production and recalled all the cars by the end of 2003. EV1 users objected loudly, but to no avail.
- 1997
- Collections - Artifact
1997 General Motors EV1 Electric Coupe
This was the most serious attempt to build an all-purpose electric car since the 1920s. General Motors built 1,117 cars between 1996 and 1999, leasing them to a loyal group that willingly adjusted to battery power's limitations. But GM concluded there were too few electric enthusiasts to support large-scale production and recalled all the cars by the end of 2003. EV1 users objected loudly, but to no avail.
- Engine Room of Unknown Factory, circa 1912 - Steam powered most American factories by the late 1800s, and steam engines generated power in engine rooms like this well into the 20th century. From here, a system of belts, pulleys, and shafts conveyed the energy to factory machines.
- circa 1912
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Engine Room of Unknown Factory, circa 1912
Steam powered most American factories by the late 1800s, and steam engines generated power in engine rooms like this well into the 20th century. From here, a system of belts, pulleys, and shafts conveyed the energy to factory machines.
- Diagram of a General Motors EV1 Car Chassis, 1997-2002 - This diagram shows the layout of the General Motors' EV1. Heavy batteries were well distributed to even out the weight, helping the car's handling. The vehicle's range was 70 to 90 miles with special lead-acid batteries exclusive to the EV1. In 1998, GM switched to longer range nickel-metal-hydride batteries.
- 1997-2002
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Diagram of a General Motors EV1 Car Chassis, 1997-2002
This diagram shows the layout of the General Motors' EV1. Heavy batteries were well distributed to even out the weight, helping the car's handling. The vehicle's range was 70 to 90 miles with special lead-acid batteries exclusive to the EV1. In 1998, GM switched to longer range nickel-metal-hydride batteries.
- Boy's "Burley" Oxfords, 1975-1985 - Low-cut shoes that lace up the front became fashionable in the United States in the late 1800s. These easy-to-put-on shoes were a comfortable alternative to boots and button-fastened shoes. The style has remained popular ever since. This pair was part of the stock from the Carey Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- 1975-1985
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Boy's "Burley" Oxfords, 1975-1985
Low-cut shoes that lace up the front became fashionable in the United States in the late 1800s. These easy-to-put-on shoes were a comfortable alternative to boots and button-fastened shoes. The style has remained popular ever since. This pair was part of the stock from the Carey Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- Collecting Mobility: Insights from General Motors - General Motors tackles questions about autonomous vehicles (AVs), electric vehicles (EVs), and racing in conjunction with our exhibit "Collecting Mobility."
- October 19, 2021
- Collections - Article
Collecting Mobility: Insights from General Motors
General Motors tackles questions about autonomous vehicles (AVs), electric vehicles (EVs), and racing in conjunction with our exhibit "Collecting Mobility."
- 1949 Ford Tudor Sedan - The 1949 Ford was revolutionary when it was introduced. After the Second World War, Ford Motor Company had been producing only remodeled designs of their 1942 automobile. Sleek and slab-sided with the trademark circle in the front grille, the 1949 Ford broke from previous ideas of design and engineering.
- 1949
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1949 Ford Tudor Sedan
The 1949 Ford was revolutionary when it was introduced. After the Second World War, Ford Motor Company had been producing only remodeled designs of their 1942 automobile. Sleek and slab-sided with the trademark circle in the front grille, the 1949 Ford broke from previous ideas of design and engineering.
- 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible - Drop the top, and cruise like a movie star! It sounds like fun. But movie stars live in sunny California -- most of us don't. Convertibles may draw people into showrooms, but sedans take them home. In 1956, only about 2.6 percent of Chevy customers drove home in ragtops. Despite that fact, the carefree appeal of 1950s convertibles has made them a symbol of that era.
- 1956
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1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible
Drop the top, and cruise like a movie star! It sounds like fun. But movie stars live in sunny California -- most of us don't. Convertibles may draw people into showrooms, but sedans take them home. In 1956, only about 2.6 percent of Chevy customers drove home in ragtops. Despite that fact, the carefree appeal of 1950s convertibles has made them a symbol of that era.