USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Automobile magnate, Henry Ford, developed a deep friendship with Thomas Edison that began with Ford working for the Detroit Edison Illuminating Company in the 1890s. In 1914, the Ford family first visited the Edisons in Fort Myers, and in 1916, Ford purchased the property next door to Seminole Lodge.

Detailed explanation-2: -Edison, who was convinced that electric cars were the way of the future, gave Ford a few words of encouragement on his newly invented quadricycle: “keep at it.” Apparently, that little bit of advice was enough to set the foundation of a friendship that would last for the rest of their lives.

Detailed explanation-3: -Edison’s batteries also fueled some cars and trucks, and he joined forces with Henry Ford to develop an electric automobile that would be as affordable and practical as the Model T.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ford Motor Company Founder Henry Ford, who was born on July 30, 1863, was encouraged by light bulb inventor Thomas Edison to build a car while working at Edison’s company. In 1896, Edison reviewed his plans for a horseless carriage and advised Ford to keep working on it.