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- "Commuter Vehicles Inc. Specifications & Answers to Questions," 1982 - This brochure from 1982 provided specifications and answers to questions about the electric Comuta-Car. Sharp increases in gasoline prices in the 1970s persuaded some buyers to purchase small vehicles from Commuter Vehicles, Inc. But every time the price of fuel spiked, it always fell again, and demand for electrics-- designed for limited use in cities--always fell along with it.
- 1982
- Collections - Artifact
"Commuter Vehicles Inc. Specifications & Answers to Questions," 1982
This brochure from 1982 provided specifications and answers to questions about the electric Comuta-Car. Sharp increases in gasoline prices in the 1970s persuaded some buyers to purchase small vehicles from Commuter Vehicles, Inc. But every time the price of fuel spiked, it always fell again, and demand for electrics-- designed for limited use in cities--always fell along with it.
- Comuta-Car Warranty, 1982 - As its name implies, the electric Comuta-Car was designed for short urban trips between home and work -- commuting. The vehicle's warranty included many of the same points you'd find in the warranty for a gasoline-powered car. But it also included specialized statements on batteries and battery service adjustments.
- 1980-1982
- Collections - Artifact
Comuta-Car Warranty, 1982
As its name implies, the electric Comuta-Car was designed for short urban trips between home and work -- commuting. The vehicle's warranty included many of the same points you'd find in the warranty for a gasoline-powered car. But it also included specialized statements on batteries and battery service adjustments.
- Handbill Advertising the Comuta-Car, circa 1980 - This advertisement for the Comuta-Car promoted its energy savings and pollutions control. These factors however could not convince enough people to purchase the vehicle.
- circa 1980
- Collections - Artifact
Handbill Advertising the Comuta-Car, circa 1980
This advertisement for the Comuta-Car promoted its energy savings and pollutions control. These factors however could not convince enough people to purchase the vehicle.
- "1980 Retail Price List for Comuta-Car and Optional Equipment" - As its name implies, the electric Comuta-Car was designed for short urban trips between home and work -- commuting. As a result, the car's options list was somewhat limited. Apart from the available AM/FM radio and cigar lighter, most of the optional equipment was related to the car's appearance.
- May 01, 1980
- Collections - Artifact
"1980 Retail Price List for Comuta-Car and Optional Equipment"
As its name implies, the electric Comuta-Car was designed for short urban trips between home and work -- commuting. As a result, the car's options list was somewhat limited. Apart from the available AM/FM radio and cigar lighter, most of the optional equipment was related to the car's appearance.