Andrew L. Riker

Andrew Lawrence Riker (1868–1930[1][2]) was an early automobile designer known for helping the U.S. car industry to transition from electric to gas-powered car manufacturing.

He formed the Riker Electric Motor Company in 1888 to make electric motors, and a year later formed the Riker Motor Vehicle Company in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Riker was hired afterwards by Locomobile for their ICE development.

Riker was a Co-Founder of the Society of Automotive Engineers in 1905 and served as the first president for three years.

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