02237cam a22003253u 4500 51242 UtSlPG 20260610134159.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12003419 UtSlPG en iso639-1 TF Whyte, Adam Gowens, 1875-1950 Electricity in Locomotion : An Account of Its Mechanism, Its Achievements, and Its Prospects Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-02-17 Produced by WebRover, Chris Curnow, Haragos Pál and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Electricity in Locomotion" by Adam Gowans Whyte is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work explores the mechanisms, achievements, and future prospects of electric traction in various modes of transportation. The book likely addresses technical, financial, and historical aspects of electric locomotion, appealing to an audience interested in engineering, transportation, or the evolution of technology. The opening of the text sets the stage for a comprehensive discussion on the role of electricity in locomotion, particularly focusing on the transition from traditional methods, such as horse-drawn vehicles and steam, to electrified transport systems. It outlines the historical context of early tramways and railways, highlighting the evolution and advantages of electric traction. The author hints at the resistance to change faced by innovative methods while expressing a commitment to detailing electricity's transformative potential in travel and transport across land, sea, and air. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Electric railroads Electric automobiles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51242 92080 92080