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Electric Cars Were Market Leaders - 130 Years Ago
Episode 107

Electric Cars Were Market Leaders - 130 Years Ago

Amazing Tales About History

September 7, 202319m 11s

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Show Notes

The first mass-produced electric vehicle in the U.S. was made in 1897. The Columbia Motor Carriage used a new invention (rubber) to insulate electric wires making them safe. 50% of the cars on the road were EVs back then, compared to just 5% today.