Henriod

Rotary valve engine invented by Henriod
Share of the Compagnie des Automobiles & Moteurs Henriod S. A., issued 1. August 1908

Overview

C.E.Henriod & Cie and Automobiles Henriod & Cie (founded 1898), were enterprises based in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. These companies were established by the pioneering Swiss automotive engineer Charles-Edouard Henriod born in Fleurier, Switzerland 22 May 1866 and died inLausanne on18 November 1941, along with his brother Fritz.[1]

Innovations

Henriod patented numerous inventions such as a gearbox on the back axle and front wheel drive. His inventions were made by automotive manufacturers in France and U.S.A.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b Froidevaux, Yves. Dictionnaire historique de la Suisse. Schwabe, 2014. ISBN 9783796527722
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