The Archive · 1938

Engineers' Dream May Come True

London, Aug. 21.

'A clutchless and gearless "motorcar, which has been the dream of engineers for a quarter of a century, is now claimed as an accomplished fact.

'Ai a meeting of the British Association at Cambridge tomorrow, scientists of the engineering section will hear Professor F.C. Lea, of 'SheMeld, describe a new. form' of power transmission, which will be demonstrated at Cambridge _over the week-end.

'One result of the new discovery Is! said to be the speeding up of all' forms of transport, and. cheaper, more economical and more lasting. motor cars and commercial vehicles Reuter.

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