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- Driving in the 1970s: Big Problems, Small Cars - By 1970, the date of this Ford Motor Company booklet, automobile companies were reassuring their customers that they were engaging in intensive research programs to eliminate "offending" emissions, by then widely recognized as a significant source of air pollution.
- February 04, 2015
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Driving in the 1970s: Big Problems, Small Cars
By 1970, the date of this Ford Motor Company booklet, automobile companies were reassuring their customers that they were engaging in intensive research programs to eliminate "offending" emissions, by then widely recognized as a significant source of air pollution.
- The Principles of Scientific Management, 1917 -
- 1917
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The Principles of Scientific Management, 1917
- "GM Electrovan" Brochure, 1966 - General Motors revealed its Electrovan to the press and public in 1966. It was the world's first vehicle powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The chemical reaction between hydrogen fuel and oxygen produced electricity to operate the van's motor. The only byproducts were water and heat. But the equipment of the time was large, expensive, and too dangerous for everyday use.
- 1966
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"GM Electrovan" Brochure, 1966
General Motors revealed its Electrovan to the press and public in 1966. It was the world's first vehicle powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The chemical reaction between hydrogen fuel and oxygen produced electricity to operate the van's motor. The only byproducts were water and heat. But the equipment of the time was large, expensive, and too dangerous for everyday use.
- Illustration from the July 1930 Ford Service Bulletin Shows "Efficient Workmanship" - Ford Motor Company published and distributed regular service bulletins to its dealers. These bulletins, along with careful training and specialized tools and equipment, helped technicians in their work. The publications also allowed Ford to maintain consistent levels of service and quality throughout its extensive dealer network.
- September 18, 1930
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Illustration from the July 1930 Ford Service Bulletin Shows "Efficient Workmanship"
Ford Motor Company published and distributed regular service bulletins to its dealers. These bulletins, along with careful training and specialized tools and equipment, helped technicians in their work. The publications also allowed Ford to maintain consistent levels of service and quality throughout its extensive dealer network.
- The New Housekeeping Efficiency Studies in Home Management, 1919 -
- 1919
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The New Housekeeping Efficiency Studies in Home Management, 1919
- 1937 Ford V-8 Car on Ramp to Demonstrate its Braking Efficiency - Ford Motor Company's 1937 models received a new look courtesy headlights mounted directly into the front fenders. They were also Ford's first cars with all-steel roofs. Overall design was influenced by the successful Lincoln Zephyr, introduced a year earlier. Also new for 1937 was an economical 60-horsepower version of Ford's V-8 engine. The company's 1937 calendar year production totaled 848,608 units.
- November 13, 1936
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1937 Ford V-8 Car on Ramp to Demonstrate its Braking Efficiency
Ford Motor Company's 1937 models received a new look courtesy headlights mounted directly into the front fenders. They were also Ford's first cars with all-steel roofs. Overall design was influenced by the successful Lincoln Zephyr, introduced a year earlier. Also new for 1937 was an economical 60-horsepower version of Ford's V-8 engine. The company's 1937 calendar year production totaled 848,608 units.
- Advertising Poster for 1981 Ford Escort, "Ford's New Energy Efficient World Car" - As this advertisement suggests, Ford brought together engineers from around the world to create the Escort, the "World Car." Many of the technological advances focused on improving fuel efficiency, a concern to customers in the early 1980s.
- 1981
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Advertising Poster for 1981 Ford Escort, "Ford's New Energy Efficient World Car"
As this advertisement suggests, Ford brought together engineers from around the world to create the Escort, the "World Car." Many of the technological advances focused on improving fuel efficiency, a concern to customers in the early 1980s.
- Book, "Motion Study: A Method for Increasing the Efficiency of the Workman," 1911 -
- 1911
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Book, "Motion Study: A Method for Increasing the Efficiency of the Workman," 1911
- "The Jeep Family of Vehicles," 1961 - Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland, including its successful Jeep brand, in 1953. Kaiser ended passenger car production to focus on Jeep runabout, truck, and van models. Under Kaiser's ownership, Jeep introduced important models like the CJ-5, the Wagoneer and luxury Super Wagoneer, the Gladiator pickup, and the Jeepster and Jeepster Commando. American Motors purchased Kaiser Jeep in 1970.
- 1961
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"The Jeep Family of Vehicles," 1961
Kaiser Motors purchased Willys-Overland, including its successful Jeep brand, in 1953. Kaiser ended passenger car production to focus on Jeep runabout, truck, and van models. Under Kaiser's ownership, Jeep introduced important models like the CJ-5, the Wagoneer and luxury Super Wagoneer, the Gladiator pickup, and the Jeepster and Jeepster Commando. American Motors purchased Kaiser Jeep in 1970.
- District of Columbia Vehicle Registration Certificate for Presidential Vehicle, 1949 - United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967, serving five presidents. He retained this 1949 registration certificate for either <em>Queen Mary</em> or <em>Queen Elizabeth</em>--1938 Cadillac motorcade convertibles used by Secret Service agents under Presidents Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower.
- August 11, 1949
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District of Columbia Vehicle Registration Certificate for Presidential Vehicle, 1949
United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967, serving five presidents. He retained this 1949 registration certificate for either Queen Mary or Queen Elizabeth--1938 Cadillac motorcade convertibles used by Secret Service agents under Presidents Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower.