The Electromobile was an English

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manufactured from 1901 until 1920. The product of a London company, it was offered as part of a contract hire scheme as early as 1904. From 1903 the

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was mounted on the rear

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. The design of the car changed little until after

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; in 1919 a new model, the short- bonneted 8/13 hp Elmo electric, appeared.

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* Electric vehicles introduced in the 20th century Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1901 Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 1920 Vehicle manufacture in London Defunct companies based in London Cars introduced in 1901 Brass Era vehicles Vintage vehicles Cars discontinued in 1920 {{vintage-auto-stub