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James Allison eBook

A Biography Of The Engine Manufacturer And Indianapolis 500 Cofounder

by Whitaker Sigur E. Whitaker
language: english
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, January of 2014 ‧
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Among the engineers fueling the rapid rise of the automotive industry at the dawn of the 20th century was James Allison, a fountain pen maker who joined with Carl G. Fisher in 1904 to found Prest-O-Lite, an early manufacturer of the power source for automotive headlights. This biography tracks Allison''s involvement in the Indianapolis 500, which he cofounded with Fisher and two others, as well as his machine shop''s construction of the Liberty engine, the first mass-produced aircraft engine, and also the V1710, the workhorse of World War II military aircraft. Through his unique ingenuity and perseverance, Allison created a legacy that still resonates today at the Indianapolis 500, Rolls-Royce, and Allison Transmission.

James Allison

A Biography Of The Engine Manufacturer And Indianapolis 500 Cofounder

by Whitaker Sigur E. Whitaker

Property Description
ISBN: 9780786486397
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Release Date: January of 2014
Language: English
Pages: 232
Format: eBook
File Format and Compatibility: PDF para ADE
Categories: eBooks in English > Fiction > Biographies
EAN: 9780786486397