New Electric-Powered Auto Produced by Salt Lake Firm - Idaho Statesmen - 1955
1955-- Salt Lake City’s Electronic Motor Car Corp unveils the La Sietta turbo-electric—an early electric-car hybrid using silver-zinc-peroxide batteries (200 V) and a turbine generator. Fiberglass body, 110-in wheelbase; tests claimed 100+ mph, 0–60 in 7 sec. Target price: $2,995.
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1955– Salt Lake City’s Electronic Motor Car Corp unveils the La Sietta turbo-electric—an early electric-car hybrid using silver-zinc-peroxide batteries (200 V) and a turbine generator. Fiberglass body, 110-in wheelbase; tests claimed 100+ mph, 0–60 in 7 sec. Target price: $2,995.
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