electric vehicle, n.Trivia

The EV is not a new concept --- In 1900, 1/3 of all automobiles in New York City were powered by electricity.

Owning an electric car in Norway grants you free public parking, free ferry rides and the right to drive in bus lanes.

Ironically enough, the first ever fully electric cargo ship (built by China) with 'no threat to the environment' is being used to haul coal to a power station.

There is a giant electric dump truck in operation that never has to recharge. It moves uphill empty but downhill full. Regenerative braking with a full load provides enough electricity for it to go uphill again.

In 1949 the Prince motor company in Japan developed an electric car that could travel 124 miles (200 km) on a single charge.