The Baker

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160 Miles On A Single Charge - In 1910!

[DJ13]

1. 160 miles on a charge..... in 1910

So why do our modern engineers struggle to match that number with (supposedly) better motor and battery technology?

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

3. Because they're taking other features besides range into consideration?

:shrug:

[Trillo]

4. Maybe our modern automotive companies want too much weight,

too much carrying capacity, goes too fast, etc.

Maybe we need lighter weight, goes slower, help pedal if you want, and carries less. Such as a http://americanspeedster.com">4-wheel bicycle. In fact, the image even looks a bit like the OP's pic of The Baker.

http://americanspeedster.com.nyud.net:8090/adult%20cycle%20with%20top%20006.jpg

They have one with an electric hub on one of the wheels that claims to go 20 MPH without pedaling. No range cited.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

2. I heard electricity was more powerful back then.

Back before Monsanto started messing around with DNA.

[WeDidIt]

5. It's a death trap

Current safety requirements for automobiles precludes getting that sort of mileage.