“ Mr Edison had perfected his storage battery, and it had been proved to be practical in connection with a modern street car. To Mr. Field he entrusted the development of the bus end of the business, and the latter, perceiving its immense possibilities, became an enthusiastic exponent of the idea. The omnibus which he finally adopted as suitable for city traffic: was 22 feet long, 7 feet wide and 10 feet high. The weight of the bus was 7,500 pounds and of the the batteries 1,800 pounds, the equipment being 72 Edison batteries and two 7-horsepower electric motors with a large overload capacity. ”

“ Field was at the time of his death interested in engineering work for English companies in Cuba. He was formerly chief engineer and superintendent of the Edison Company of Brooklyn and was known throughout the country as an expert in electrical construction matters. ”

“ A bus can be operated in this manner for one-third less than a gasoline bus, while vehicles of this type can be built on 20 per cent, of the capital of a trolley company.
Mr. Field was born in Chicago, Ill., on January 4, 1862, the son of Cornelius R, and Sarah Elizabeth Harvey Field. He was educated in the primary schools of that city and was graduated from Stevens Institute as a mechanical engineer. He had lived most of his lifetime in Brooklyn, and was a member of the Washington Avenue Baptist Church. ”