Alyssa's 1961 Henney Kilowatt

Owner	Alyssa Farver
Location	Caledonia, Michigan United States ^map
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Vehicle	1961 Renault Dauphine (Henney Kilowatt)
Motor	General Electric Series Wound DC large frame-size traction type 7.1 HP
Drivetrain	Original transmission
Controller	Six step control
Batteries	12, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded heavy duty batteries in two banks
System Voltage	72 Volts
Charger	original onboard 120 VAC 12 Amp (15)
Instrumentation	Voltmeter and ammeter
Top Speed	45 MPH (72 KPH) (battery choice, tailwind, downhill)
Range	40 Miles (64 Kilometers) if run constantly (spec)
Seating Capacity	4-5 adults depending on size and length of legs
Curb Weight	2,135 Pounds (970 Kilograms) (with 61 pound batteries?)
Tires	5.50 x 15
Additional Features	Fits in tight parking spaces.
This is a 1961 Henney, so logic says it was not one of the 30 originally sold to electric companies, but the previous owner said he bought it from the manager of a power company. It sat idle for about five years and yet started right up (with fresh batteries). What gas-powered engine would do that?

1961 Henney Kilowatt“Dynamo”