Electric Car / Hybrid Car: New car invention. Mr. John de Grunchy

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Electric Car / Hybrid Car: New car invention. Mr. John de Grunchy

Electric Car/Hybrid Car: New car invention. Mr. John de Grunchy. He has developed a car which he claims gives upwards of 150 miles to the gallon by combining petrol and battery power. His prototype. His Petelec, based on a fiat 500, uses four heavy duty 12-volt car batteries in conjunction with a 3-h.p. garden rotorvator engine. December 1974

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This print captures the groundbreaking invention of Mr. John de Grunchy, an electric car/hybrid car pioneer from December 1974. In his quest for fuel efficiency, Mr. de Grunchy has created a remarkable prototype that combines petrol and battery power to achieve an astonishing 150 miles per gallon. The image showcases his innovative creation, known as Petelec, which is based on a Fiat 500 chassis but boasts unique modifications. Four heavy-duty 12-volt car batteries are ingeniously integrated with a powerful 3-horsepower garden rotorvator engine, resulting in an extraordinary hybrid vehicle ahead of its time. As we delve into this snapshot from the past, it becomes evident that Mr. de Grunchy's vision extends beyond conventional transportation norms of the era. His pioneering spirit shines through as he pushes boundaries and challenges traditional notions of what a car can be. This photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of sustainable solutions even during the vibrant decade of the 1970s. It reminds us that innovation knows no bounds when it comes to creating cleaner and more efficient modes of transport. While commercial use may not have been mentioned explicitly in this image or caption, one cannot help but imagine the potential impact such inventions could have had on shaping our automotive landscape if given wider recognition and adoption at that time. In conclusion, this print encapsulates both nostalgia for bygone eras and inspiration for future advancements in electric vehicles – forever immortalizing

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