The bailey Edison tesla

In 1910, long before Teslas or charging stations, Thomas Edison posed proudly beside a sleek electric car—the Bailey Electric. It wasn’t just a photo op. It was a glimpse into what the future could have been.
The Bailey, built in Massachusetts, ran on Edison’s cutting-edge nickel-iron battery—a powerhouse of its time. Under ideal conditions, it could travel up to 100 miles on a single charge. That kind of range turned heads, especially when most gasoline cars of the day were still temperamental and loud.
In September 1910, the Bailey didn’t just sit pretty. It joined a 1,000-mile endurance run, competing against gasoline-powered vehicles in a grueling test of stamina and strength. The electric underdog held its own, proving that clean, silent power wasn’t just a dream—it was a rival.
While history eventually favored combustion engines, that moment—a century ago—reminds us: electric cars aren’t a new idea. They’re a revival of an old dream… and one that Edison tried to spark into life with quiet wheels and a powerful battery.
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