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  3. 1887
  4. 13 October 1887

First motorized trolley car from Daimler

  • Date
    13 October 1887
  • Description
    Gottlieb Daimler demonstrates his "Rems” motorboat on Lake Waldsee near Baden-Baden. By this time, three boats powered by Daimler engines had already been built. Following this successful demonstration, Daimler invites his guests to the train station, where he presents his motorised trolley-car – also driven by an air-cooled, high-speed single-cylinder engine.
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In Baden-Baden, Gottlieb Daimler presents his motorized trolley-car to the public in 1887. At the front, on the right, is Daimler; at the back, on the left, is Maybach.
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Gottlieb Daimler presents his motorized trolley-car
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