A History of The Electric Car

Electric cars predate their gas powered rivals by decades, and for a few glorious years were #1 in sales in the US. But after 1907 the Ford Model T proved it was the future, and advancements like the electric starter in 1912 made gas powered cars much more convenient. By the 1920s electric vehicles entered a dark ages, with minimal advancement in technology but a few new products stirring interest. Then came the i-MieV, the Leafe, the Tesla Roaster, the Model X, Y, and 3, and the new EV age was born! Chapters 0:00 The Surprising Origins of Electric Transport 0:50 From Steam Engines to the First Electric Motor 3:25 The Golden Age of Electric Taxis 8:40 The Long Dark Ages of Electric Innovation 13:19 The Lithium-Ion Revolution and Modern EVs If you have suggestions for future topics - be sure to leave a comment with it! Be Sure to Check Out My 2nd Channel with Reactions, Newspinions, and VLOG!    / @allcarsreacts   This channel is supported by viewers like you! Please consider supporting our histories and news-pinions:   / allcarswithjon   https://linktr.ee/allcarswithjon