New York’s Electric Taxis in 1895


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Electric cars may seem like a contemporary, eco-friendly concept, but did you know they made a brief appearance in 19th-century New York City? Back in 1895, hundreds of electric taxis called “Electrobats” cruised the streets of Midtown Manhattan. They had a charging station on Broadway and, unlike other vehicles, didn’t leave passengers covered in soot. People loved them! So what became of this set of eco-wonder wheels?

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Automotive
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great big story, gbs, lag, documentary, docs, Taxi, Genesis, Origins, Electrobat, New York City, 1800s, 19th Century, Throwback, Wow, Weird & Fun Knowledge
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