Tag: Early 20th century technology
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New York City’s First Motorized Taxis Were Electric
In 1897, NYC’s electric taxis changed the way we move around the city. These zero-emission cabs started a new era of sustainable transportation. They were a solution to the “horse problem,” where horses left behind a lot of waste every day. Henry Morris and Pedro Salom from Philadelphia made the Electrobat. This electric vehicle became…