Electric Cars

The electric car has a long history, predating petrol and diesel engines, but was limited by range and speed. Since the 1970s, efforts have been made to revive electric cars, and with recent carbon emissions commitments, offerings such as the Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf have been well received. This introduction charts the most notable electric cars, from the eccentric Amitron and Zagato Zele to the now-mainstream models set to dominate the market.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The electric car has a fascinating history, dating back to the early pioneers and evolving to become commercially viable with companies like Tesla. After being overshadowed by the internal combustion engine for a century, the electric motor is making a remarkable comeback. Battery-powered vehicles predate petrol and diesel engines, with electric vehicles being a dominant form of transport in the Edwardian era. However, limitations in range and speed led to the dominance of fossil-fueled cars. Nonetheless, efforts to revive electric cars have been ongoing since the 1970s, and with recent commitments to reduce carbon emissions, offerings like the Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf have been well-received. This comprehensive introduction explores these developments, featuring the most notable electric cars, from eccentric models like the Amitron and Zagato Zele to mainstream models set to dominate the market, such as the BMW i3 and Renault Zoe.

The electric car has a fascinating history, dating back to the early pioneers and evolving to become commercially viable with companies like Tesla. After being overshadowed by the internal combustion engine for a century, the electric motor is making a remarkable comeback. Battery-powered vehicles predate petrol and diesel engines, with electric vehicles being a dominant form of transport in the Edwardian era. However, limitations in range and speed led to the dominance of fossil-fueled cars. Nonetheless, efforts to revive electric cars have been ongoing since the 1970s, and with recent commitments to reduce carbon emissions, offerings like the Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf have been well-received. This comprehensive introduction explores these developments, featuring the most notable electric cars, from eccentric models like the Amitron and Zagato Zele to mainstream models set to dominate the market, such as the BMW i3 and Renault Zoe.

Weight: 148g
Dimension: 149 x 210 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784424916