The 1918 Engine Designers Rejected — Until It Became the Heart of American Industry
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The 1918 Engine Designers Rejected — Until It Became the Heart of American Industry
This video tells the story of the 1918 horizontal stationary engine, a powerplant manufacturers dismissed as too large, too inefficient, and too outdated during the transition to electric motors. We cover why designers predicted internal combustion engines would quickly replace it, and why early adopters faced criticism for choosing a “dying” technology.
The episode then shows how the engine went on to power factories, mills, foundries, and entire towns — running smoothly for decades, delivering constant torque modern motors struggled to match, and earning a reputation for unstoppable reliability. Many ran 24/7 for half a century, becoming the backbone of American industry during its fastest period of growth.
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