Recently I had the exquisite pleasure of getting a ride in an original 1913 Detroit Electric car built by the Anderson Electric Car Company, and on several levels it was a surprising experience. The 1913 Detroit Electric First of all, the fact that this vehicle is 108 years old is … [continued]
Why I’m Writing This Ancestry, genealogy, pedigree, “tracing one’s roots” — whatever you want to call it, it’s a big hobby these days, and more than a hobby for others. Companies are charging anywhere from $50 to $200 to test a sample of your DNA and tell you where your … [continued]
Here’s some good electric classic car history for you.
Naturally, we tend to think of electric vehicles as a new thing. Those of us who have been learning about them for at least a few years know that electric vehicles were a big chunk of the market 100 years ago. (Things then got complicated, with the market changing for … [continued]
This video below brightened my morning as it showcased the sweet adventure of Microlino, a small three-wheeled EV. I don’t like long cars, space-grabbing cars. I love the perky older style of the Nissan LEAF and the BMW i3 — electric cars that others call funny looking. I guess they will have a field day with this young one. Check it out:
Editor’s Note: Per my request, José put together an article summary of initial Cleantech Revolution Tour presentation. It’s a fun dive into the “pre-history of EVs,” as José calls it. Enjoy! (For a much longer supplement to this, I recommend the “Electric Car Evolution” article I wrote last year.) Most people believe that … [continued]
The initial Cleantech Revolution Tour conference that we held in Berlin was a lot of fun, and the presentations were packed with interesting facts, figures, charts, and jokes. We had a blast, and there’s no way to share all of the conversations, connections, and laughs (which is why I encourage you … [continued]
The Tesla Model 3 is poised to change the automotive world forever. It’s a sporty, attractive 5-passenger sedan, with at least 215 miles of range, a 0–60 MPH time of under 6 seconds, and a starting price of just $35,000. The Model 3 had 325,000 paid reservations in the week … [continued]
Originally published on Sustainnovate. Following up on my articles on the history of solar power science, history of solar power policy, history of solar power manufacturing, history of wind turbines, and history of trains, here’s a piece on the history of electric cars. Most people mean “electric car” when they … [continued]
Written by Improv Traffic School*. We tend to view electric vehicles as an invention created by the green movement. The first electric production car actually traces its history much further back, but perhaps the inventor’s motives were actually “green.” Thomas Parker was an inventor from England who invented the … [continued]
