Robert Anderson is known as the inventor of the first crude electric carriage. Born in Scotland, his name became famous during the 19th century when he launched the first ever prototype of electric-powered carriage using non-rechargeable battery (also known as primary cells). Although the exact date is uncertain, the years Robert Anderson did this remarkable breakthrough in the field of science happened sometime in 1832 to 1839.
Concept of a Horseless
Carriage
Robert Anderson first crude electric vehicle
Little is known about Robert
Anderson’s life. But what is certain is that he has contributed to the
development of electric vehicles. He strapped a
battery and a motor onto a carriage. This eliminated the horse as it is the
primary requirement for this old means of transportation. In a practical sense,
what he just invented is a horseless carriage. His idea was groundbreaking,
inspiring the inventors who came after him.