The History of Electric Vehicles Is Older Than You Think

February 6, 2023

Electric vehicles are all the rage these days. With companies like Tesla making enormous strides in the field and other legacy automakers following suit, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the EV is a 21st-century invention. However, they have a long and storied history going back farther than the internal combustion engine. In our top story, we explain how EVs got their start in the early 1800s, show you some of the big milestones in the technology, introduce you to their inventors and innovators, and explain why the EV lost out to its gas-powered competitors in the early 20th century.

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— Danny

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