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Electric Vehicles.

More than twice as many electric trucks were sold in
Manhattan and The Bronx in 1922 as during the previous
year. This accomplishment has been helped by exten¬
sive advertising and incidentally by the purchase of a
number of new electrics for Company use. Four new
electric garages have been opened and charging facilities
have been increased in a number of others.

Retail Business.

The retail business, including City, State and Govern¬
ment orders and exchange account service with The
United Electric Light and Power Company, showed nor¬
mal growth.

Surveys.

One of the activities started during the year is a sys¬
tematic survey covering existing and prospective cus¬
tomers. To date, this survey has shown 80% of build¬
ings partially or completely wired. A further purpose
of this survey is to determine the extent of appliance
usage, and has indicated that over 70% of our residen¬
tial customers have one or more appliances of which the
iron is by^ far the most popular. Based upon this survey,
an extensive campaign has been inaugurated to encourage
the wiring of old buildings and to increase the use of ap¬
pliances.

Unwired Building Canvass.

During the five months of this canvass, 950 contracts
have been taken for buildings previously unwired.