The Ford Comuta — An Electric Car for Use in City and Suburb 680428
The history of electric car evolution and the reasons for the design of this experimental city car are reviewed. Chassis, body, and electric power train designs are described. The performance of key electric car components and the vehicle as a whole is discussed. A detailed description of the electric control components is contained in the Appendix.
Citation: Martland, L., Lynes, A., and Foote, L., "The Ford Comuta — An Electric Car for Use in City and Suburb," SAE Technical Paper 680428, 1968, https://doi.org/10.4271/680428. Download Citation
Author(s):
L. Martland, A. E. Lynes, L. R. Foote
Affiliated:
Ford Motor Co., Ltd
Pages: 14
Event:
Mid-Year Meeting
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Electric vehicles
Electric power
Railway vehicles and equipment
Technical review
Historical reference
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