Electric cars aren't a new idea!
By Melizzy
@Melizzy (1381)
United States
December 29, 2006 4:00am CST
Apparently the Toyota Prius and earlier versions were not the first electric car.
The electric car goes back almost to the beginning of the automobile industry. Funny how what is old is new again.
I have to wonder what would have happened had we continued to explore the electric car.
Here is a photo of the original electric car!
3 responses
@Thomas73 (1467)
• Switzerland
29 Dec 06
Many means of propulsion have been tried for cars ever since they exist. From solar energy to... jet engine!
However petrol remains currently the most efficient way to move a car. ;)
@Melizzy (1381)
• United States
29 Dec 06
There is even a water based car that would be great to use. However, the risk to thrid world countries out weighs the benefits. The amount of oil it would take to make the asphalt to build roads and an infrastructure would totally devestate those countries.
@imranwajid (741)
• Germany
7 Jan 07
Good information but can you please also tell the name of this car and send a link where its details can be found
@cr1st1nel (3564)
• Romania
29 Dec 06
Woow thank you for the information. I thought sometimes who invented the electric car and if it a new and modern invention. It appears that it is not so modern as i thought. Electric car would be a great achievement only if people would know how to use it. Good luck!
