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- Driving in the 1970s: Big Problems, Small Cars -
- February 04, 2015
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Driving in the 1970s: Big Problems, Small Cars
- The Principles of Scientific Management, 1917 -
- 1917
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The Principles of Scientific Management, 1917
- 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
- Whatever Became of the Baby Austin?, 1965 - This book recounts the history of American Austin and American Bantam vehicles. American Austin made a tiny, fuel-efficient car during the 1930s -- its size was continuously made fun of in cartoons. The company reorganized in the late 1930s (Bantam) and was instrumental in the creation of the jeep.
- 1965
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Whatever Became of the Baby Austin?, 1965
This book recounts the history of American Austin and American Bantam vehicles. American Austin made a tiny, fuel-efficient car during the 1930s -- its size was continuously made fun of in cartoons. The company reorganized in the late 1930s (Bantam) and was instrumental in the creation of the jeep.
- "With Exciting New Appeal -- Austin 850," 1965 - This 1965 brochure illustrates the compact, yet roomy, features of the British Austin Mini. Designed by Alec Issigonis in the late 1950s, its front-wheel drive and engine turned sideways provided more interior room. And the vehicle's small size provided fuel economy needed during oil shortages and embargoes. This small and fuel-efficient vehicle would influence future American small car design.
- 1965
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"With Exciting New Appeal -- Austin 850," 1965
This 1965 brochure illustrates the compact, yet roomy, features of the British Austin Mini. Designed by Alec Issigonis in the late 1950s, its front-wheel drive and engine turned sideways provided more interior room. And the vehicle's small size provided fuel economy needed during oil shortages and embargoes. This small and fuel-efficient vehicle would influence future American small car design.
- 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.
- 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit Sales Brochure, "The Way People Talk About It Says a Lot About It" - As Americans turned to more energy-efficient cars than the American auto companies were turning out, they found that the Volkswagen Rabbit -- a small front-wheel-drive replacement for the VW Beetle in the U.S. market during the mid-1970s -- delivered superb fuel economy.
- 1976
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1976 Volkswagen Rabbit Sales Brochure, "The Way People Talk About It Says a Lot About It"
As Americans turned to more energy-efficient cars than the American auto companies were turning out, they found that the Volkswagen Rabbit -- a small front-wheel-drive replacement for the VW Beetle in the U.S. market during the mid-1970s -- delivered superb fuel economy.
- "The Best Car in the World for Under $3500." Volkswagen Rabbit Advertisement, 1976 - As Americans turned to more energy-efficient cars than the American auto companies were turning out, they found that the Volkswagen Rabbit -- a small front-wheel-drive replacement for the VW Beetle in the U.S. market during the mid-1970s -- delivered superb fuel economy.
- 1976
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"The Best Car in the World for Under $3500." Volkswagen Rabbit Advertisement, 1976
As Americans turned to more energy-efficient cars than the American auto companies were turning out, they found that the Volkswagen Rabbit -- a small front-wheel-drive replacement for the VW Beetle in the U.S. market during the mid-1970s -- delivered superb fuel economy.
- Sales and Product Information for the 2000 Toyota Prius - Toyota debuted its Prius model in Japan in 1997, and then introduced it to the U.S. market three years later. The fuel-efficient, gas-electric hybrid attracted both ecologically and economically conscious consumers. This product information booklet highlighted Prius's advanced technology, well suited to the dawning 21st century.
- 2000
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Sales and Product Information for the 2000 Toyota Prius
Toyota debuted its Prius model in Japan in 1997, and then introduced it to the U.S. market three years later. The fuel-efficient, gas-electric hybrid attracted both ecologically and economically conscious consumers. This product information booklet highlighted Prius's advanced technology, well suited to the dawning 21st century.
- "Columbia Gasoline Cars and Electric Pleasure Vehicles," 1904 - Columbia, built by the Pope Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut, was America's leading bicycle brand in the late 19th century. Founder Albert A. Pope hoped to duplicate that success with automobiles. Both electric and gasoline Columbia motor vehicles were produced in a range of body styles. But high prices hampered sales, and the last Columbia cars were built in 1913.
- 1904
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"Columbia Gasoline Cars and Electric Pleasure Vehicles," 1904
Columbia, built by the Pope Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut, was America's leading bicycle brand in the late 19th century. Founder Albert A. Pope hoped to duplicate that success with automobiles. Both electric and gasoline Columbia motor vehicles were produced in a range of body styles. But high prices hampered sales, and the last Columbia cars were built in 1913.