$1.5 million in 1912 is almost $50 million today, so he invested pretty heavily in electric before moving on. Without the benefit of hindsight, it's hard to imagine that going differently.
I wonder if anyone at the time had an inkling of the long-term downsides of gasoline powered engines?
I wonder if anyone at the time had an inkling of the long-term downsides of gasoline powered engines?