Which is the first electric car
Now world car manufacturers are busy to market their Electric cars. Now electric cars are available in the market like other ordinary cars. Let us go for a trip in the history of electric vehicles or EV.
1828 — 1835 First Small-Scale Electric Cars
Horse and buggies are the primary mode of transportation, but innovators in Hungary, the Netherlands and the U.S. think to the future, creating some of the first small-scale electric cars.
1982 First Crude Electric Vehicle Is Developed
Around 1832, Robert Anderson develops the first crude electric vehicle, but it isn’t until the 1870 s or later that electric cars become practical.
1889 — 1891 First Electric Vehicle Debuts in U.S.
William Morrison, from Des Moines, Iowa, creates the first successful electric vehicle in the U.S. His car is little more than an electrified wagon, but it sparks an interest in electric vehicles.
1899 Electric Cars Gains Popularity
Compared to the gas- and steam-powered automobiles at the time, electric cars are quiet, easy to drive and didn’t emit smelly pollutants
1901 Edison Takes on Electric Vehicle Batteries
Many innovators take note of the electric car’s high demand, exploring ways to improve the technology. For example, Thomas Edison thought electric vehicles were the superior mode of transportation and worked to build a better battery.
1901 World’s First Hybrid Electric Car Is Invented
Ferdinand Porsche, founder of the sports car by the same name, creates the Lohner Porsche Mixte the world’s first hybrid electric car. The vehicle is powered by electricity stored in a battery and a gas engine.
1968 — 1973 Gas Prices Soar
Over the next 30 years or so, cheap, abundant gasoline and continued improvement in the internal combustion engine created little need for alternative fuel vehicles. But in the 1960s and 1970s, gas prices soar through the roof.
1974 — 1977 Leader in Electric Vehicle Sales
One successful electric car at this time is Sebring-Vanguard’s CitiCar. The company produces more than 2,000 Citi Cars a wedge-shaped compact car that had a range of 50-60 miles. Its popularity makes Sebring Vanguard the sixth largest U.S. automaker by 1975.
1979 Interest in Electric Cars Fades
Compared to gas-powered cars, electric vehicles at this time have drawbacks, including limited performance and range, causing interest in electric cars to fade again.
1990 — 1992 New Regulations Renew Electric Vehicle Interest
New federal and state regulations create a renewed interest in electric vehicles. The result: Automakers begin modifying popular vehicle models into electric vehicles, enabling them to achieve speeds and performance much closer to gasoline-powered vehicles.
2006 Silicon Valley Startup Takes on Electric Cars
Tesla Motors, a Silicon Valley startup, announces it will produce a luxury electric sports car with a range of 200+ miles. Other automakers take note, accelerating work on their own electric vehicles.
2009 — 2013 :Developing a Nation-Wide Charging Infrastructure
To help consumers charge their vehicles on the go, the Energy Department invests in a nation-wide charging infrastructure, installing 18,000 residential, commercial and public chargers. Including chargers installed by automakers and other private companies, today there are 8,000 public charging locations in the U.S.
One of the biggest driving forces behind the surge in EV popularity comes back to a familiar household name: Tesla. The massive carmaker has three vehicle products on the market: the Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X,and Tesla Model 3. price is $35,000 – $124,000 before tax incentives for electric cars.