Self-propelled vehicles; a practical treatise on the theory, construction, operation, care and management of all forms of automobiles (1906)
Homans, James E. (James Edward), b. 1865 · New York, T. Audel & Company · leaf 73
LES. The Conditions for Good Traction and Steering.—Suchmachines as above described work very well on good and levelroads, but, as a general principle, hanging the motor in front in-volves insufficient traction and causes the forward wheel to skideven on slight hills, when the weight is mostly over… … Fig. 59. — Front-Driving Brougham of the Electric Vehicle Co.., used, in New York City.This model, which is no longer manufactured, represents a construction very suitablefor city service, but quite inappropriate for country and general use. time the rule is to make them carry the greater part of…
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