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Andrew Lawrence Riker

1868 – 1930

American automobile engineer

Inventor Car designerRacing automobile driver
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About Andrew Lawrence Riker

Lived 1868 – 1930 (aged 61–62). Andrew Lawrence Riker was an American inventor, car designer, racing automobile driver and engineer.

Andrew Lawrence Riker (18681930 ) was an early automobile designer known for helping the U.S. car industry to transition from electric to gas-powered car manufacturing. He began experimenting with electric vehicles in 1884. He formed the Riker Electric Motor Company in 1888 to make electric motors, and a year later formed the Riker Motor Vehicle Company in Elizabeth, New Jersey. (advertised as "Elizabethport"). The company was absorbed by the Electric Vehicle Company in 1901.

Riker was hired afterwards by Locomobile for their ICE development.

Riker was a Co-Founder of the Society of Automotive Engineers in 1905 and served as the first president for three years.

Wins 1896: Rhode Island State Fair (Providence, Sept. 7–11) 1900: Springfield Blvd-Babylon-Springfield (Apr. 14)

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Important facts

Born
1868, New York City
Birth century
19th century
Died
1930
Occupation
Inventor, car designer, racing automobile driver, engineer
Nationality
United States
Also known as
Andrew Riker, Andrew L. Riker

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Andrew Lawrence Riker?

American automobile engineer

When was Andrew Lawrence Riker born?

Andrew Lawrence Riker was born in 1868 in New York City.

When did Andrew Lawrence Riker die?

Andrew Lawrence Riker died in 1930.

What was Andrew Lawrence Riker's occupation?

Andrew Lawrence Riker was an inventor, car designer, racing automobile driver and engineer.

What nationality was Andrew Lawrence Riker?

Andrew Lawrence Riker was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andrew Lawrence Riker

· Wikidata: Q4757668

· DBpedia: Andrew L. Riker

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