Ward (electric automobile company)
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| Motor Vehicle Company | |
| Founder | Charles Ward |
| Headquarters | New York, United States |
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Key people
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Charles A. Ward Hayden Eames |
| Products | Electric trucks, electric cars |
The Ward Motor Vehicle Company was founded by Charles A. Ward in New York City as an electric truck company.[1] When Hayden Eames joined the company, it made electric cars also, from 1914-1916.
Models
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1922 New York newspaper ad for Ward Electric trucks
The Ward Electric car was a four passenger coupe costing $2,100 and went 100 miles per charge.[2] In 1916, the price was $875.[3] The battery was an Edison battery.[3] In 1916, the price was dropped to $1,295.[4] The company stopped electric car production after 1916. It continued to make trucks until 1937.[1]
References
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