Automotive
Automotive - Technology
About This Innovation
"first woman to drive an automobile across the United States from coast to coast a feat she completed on August 7 1909 after 59 days & 3 800 miles; trip was paid for by Maxwell-Briscoe Car Company as a publicity event to advertise their vehicle for women drivers; accompanied by 3 other women who did not drive; used maps by AAA for parts of the trip but most roads (predominantly dirt) were unmarked & they used electrical power lines to navigate 1961 wrote ""Veil Duster & Tire Iron"" which told the story of the trip"
The Invention
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Key Information
Category:
Automotive - Technology
Completion Status:
yes
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Co-Inventor:
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Patent Information
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Technical Specifications
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Collaboration
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