Interesting albeit very biased perspective on early electric car attempts. The film could have spent more time on describing the older electric car technology -- I was unaware that in the early 1900s there were, in fact, already cars that didn't run just on gasoline. I found it laughable when, near the end of the movie, the creators assess that essentially everyone, including car companies, oil companies, CARB, even…
Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006)
A lack of consumer confidence... or conspiracy?
In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust, and ran without gasoline... Ten years later, these cars were destroyed.
Top Cast
Martin Sheen
Self - Narrator (voice)
Mel Gibson
Self
Chelsea Sexton
Self
Tom Hanks
Self (archive footage)
Reverend Gadget
Self
Ed Begley Jr.
Self
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FAQ about Who Killed the Electric Car?
What is Who Killed the Electric Car? about?
In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust, and ran without gasoline... Ten years later, these cars were destroyed.
When was Who Killed the Electric Car? released?
Who Killed the Electric Car? was released in 2006.
What genres does Who Killed the Electric Car? belong to?
Who Killed the Electric Car? is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Who Killed the Electric Car??
The cast of Who Killed the Electric Car? includes Martin Sheen, Mel Gibson, Chelsea Sexton, Tom Hanks, Reverend Gadget.