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Munson

1896-1900

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Munson was an American automobile manufacturer based in La Porte, Indiana, operating under the name Munson Electric Motor Co. The car was notable as one of the earliest, and possibly the first, petrol-electric vehicles produced in the United States. The prototype was developed in Chicago, though all subsequent production was carried out in La Porte. Although the car bore the name of John W. Munson, its engineering was the work…

United States · 1896-1900 · Electric, Hybrid · Associated with John W. Munson, P.M. Heldt

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