Hemmings: The 1916 Owen Magnetic Tourer predicted an automotive future that never was

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  1. a_gray_prius

    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/04/11/the-1916-owen-magnetic-tourer-predicted-an-automotive-future-that-never-was/

     
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    Drop a Highlander hybrid V6 & a 50kwh lithium pack in that pig & yeah, you'd be ready to go ... once you got rid of that Solid Steel steering column that would impale right through your lungs, as well as a set of airbags .... as well as all the carb compliant smog devices .... radials too. Throw in a set of HOV stickers & I'd be all over it.

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    gorgeous!
     
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    Or, you know.... appreciate it for the interesting historical car it is.
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    I hadn't known it had regenerative braking.
    Those fans of blended regen brakes will freak at the controls this car used.
     
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