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Friday, February 25, 2011

The Increasing “Cool” Factor of Electric Cars.

When we think of electric cars, it’s possible some of us imagine something that looks like a modified golf cart, something clunky.

 Or perhaps a smooth looking, cozy little death trap:


During the mid 1970’s, the Sebring-Vanguard Citicar was produced. It looked like this
It is the most produced electric car in American History. It had a range of about 40 miles (64km) per charge, with top speeds at 30 mph (48 km/h) - 50 mph (80 km/h). To be fair, it was produced in part to address the then current energy crisis. Style was obviously not the first priority.