Was the electric car ever a viable competitor for the petrol one? This book examines the relationship of technology, society and environment to choice, policy and outcome in the history of American transportation.
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Was the electric car ever a viable competitor for the petrol one? This book examines the relationship of technology, society and environment to choice, policy and outcome in the history of American transportation.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 312 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
It was not inevitable that the petrol engined automobile was going to become the dominant force in world transportation in the last years of the 19th century. A number of factors contibuted to its success including having to compete against other vehicle prime mover systems including electric cars.
Today electric powered vehicles could be mounting a comeback as a result of improvements to battery technology - (or are they?). David Kirsch's 1999 history of the electric vehicle examines the context of the earlier petrol/electric competiton - it provides valuable incites into today's debate. The recent Brighton to London run for electric cars organised bt the RAC will push this issue back into the public domain. The book enables me to build on my basic understanding.
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