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Operation of the Model Car
- When
- 1834
- Where
- Brandon, Vermont
Thomas and Emily Davenport used their battery-powered electric motor to operate a small model car on a short section of track in Brandon, Vermont.
In 1834, Thomas Davenport and his wife Emily developed a battery-powered electric motor. They used it to operate a small model car on a short section of track. This event occurred in Brandon, Vermont, where Davenport lived in Forest Dale. The activity is recognized as one of the first electric cars.
Sources
- Thomas Davenport (inventor) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
- Brandon, Vermont Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
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