Surprising History of the Electric Car
Where would be without the advent of the first electric motor and car? Living in the dark ages, that’s where! Since the early 1800s there have been men creating and perfecting an elect
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11. The Eco Friendly Car You Love to Hate
While the butt of many jokes and the bane of the diesel truck driver’s existence, the Toyota Prius has been a very successful electric hybrid, with months-long waiting lists for buyers when it first came out.
12. The Ultimate Electric Car
Today, we have the Tesla Model S. This is one serious piece of machinery. An ingenious creation, the Model S can be upgraded in your driveway, saving thousands on repairs, gasoline and wear and tear with its sophisticated computer system.
13. BMW's Contribution to the EV Field
Introduced less than a month ago, BMW’s i3 EV may be the winner of all EVs. The funny looking car is being called “the most innovative thing to come out of Munich in a decade.” by Wired. It will be available to US consumers in early 2014. Can it survive?
14. Luxury & Sustainability
If you’re looking for luxury combined with sustainable technology, check out the gorgeous Fisker Karma that would make anyone drool. The opulent eco-friendly car is made in sunny California, of course.
15. Last But Not Least, the iCar by John Bukasa
Finally, the iCar (it was bound to happen), designed by John Bukasa is a futuristic car slated for 2027 production and lets the driver in through the roof. Eco friendly or eco terrifying?
16. The Electric Car Has Come A Long Way
Where would we be without the advent of the first electric motor and car? Living in the dark ages, that’s where! Since the early 1800s there have been men creating and perfecting an electric motor and they came up with some interesting ‘cars’! Today, electric cars are becoming more of a necessity and reality to offset our dependence on foreign oil, prevent air pollution and save the consumer money in the end. See how far and forward-thinking these vehicles have come.
17. They Had to Start Somewhere
Hard to believe, but this is the first electric ‘car’ invented and created by Hungarian inventor Anyos Jedlik in 1828. It was a tiny model but his invention gave way to future attempts which are still being perfected. How about a road trip?
18. Electric Stroller Car
Created in 1888, this is the first 4-wheeled electric carriage. Looking more like a stroller than car or carriage, it was invented by German-born engineer Andreas Flocken. We think he was inspired by baby buggies.
19. The Electric Car Has Come A Long Way
Where would we be without the advent of the first electric motor and car? Living in the dark ages, that’s where! Since the early 1800s there have been men creating and perfecting an electric motor and they came up with some interesting ‘cars’! Today, electric cars are becoming more of a necessity and reality to offset our dependence on foreign oil, prevent air pollution and save the consumer money in the end. See how far and forward-thinking these vehicles have come.
20. They Had to Start Somewhere
Hard to believe, but this is the first electric ‘car’ invented and created by Hungarian inventor Anyos Jedlik in 1828. It was a tiny model but his invention gave way to future attempts which are still being perfected. How about a road trip?
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