From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Expressing skepticism about the design and practicality of Fraser's Electric Drive.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 52\3\ Scan376 | |
| Date | 23th September 1919 | |
| R.H. 22A-4-19(D) (S.F. 61. 22-5-19) (4) 2276 COPY TO MR. CLARKE for his information. To GY. from R. {Sir Henry Royce} Copy to CJ. BN. {W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} X 3648 R7/G23919. RE FRASER'S ELECTRIC DRIVE - YOUR MEMO OY4/F9/9/19. I do not understand the advantages claimed, but the machine as shewn in the blue print I should consider had never been made, and would not give any useful effect in a motor vehicle as a speed change gear. Apparently the designer's knowledge of electrical machinery is not great. I should not spend any time on such things unless something practical has been tested. R. {Sir Henry Royce} | ||