Chicago, IL, USA. 1899-1916.
Woods Motor Vehicle Company was a manufacturer of electric automobiles in Chicago, Illinois between 1899 and 1916. In 1915 they produced the Dual Power with both electric and internal combustion engines and this continued until 1918.
Woods "gasoline" and "electricity" emblem. The Woods Dual Power had a wonderful radiator emblem showing two race horses, the coachman and the key - words "GASOLINE" and "ELECTRICITY" but not the name of the company. (source: Radiator Emblem Collection)
The 1904 Woods Stanhope was a stanhope model. It could seat 2 passengers and sold for US$1800. Twin electric motors, situated at the rear of the car, produced 2.5 hp (1.9 kW) each. The car weighed 2650 lb (1202 kg) with a 40 cell battery.
The 1904 Woods Victoria was a carriage-styled model. It could seat 2 passengers and sold for US$1900. The same twin electric motors as the Stanhope were used, though a 4-speed transmission was fitted. The car weighed 2700 lb (1225 kg). 40 batteries were also used, with an 18 mph (29 km.h) top speed.
The Dual Power of 1915 had a 4 cylinder internal combustion engine as well as electric power. Below 15 mph (25 km/h) the car was electric powered and above it the conventional engine took over to take the vehicle to a maximum of around 35 mph (55km/h).
(text source: Wikipedia)
1906 Woods Motor Vehicle ad.
1910 Woods Electric postcard.