Electric vehicles have a rich but often overlooked history that predates the current surge in popularity. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, electric cars were a common sight on roads, with many manufacturers offering electric models alongside their gasoline-powered counterparts. However, as gasoline-powered cars improved in efficiency and affordability, electric vehicles fell out of favor and were largely relegated to special-purpose vehicles like taxis and delivery trucks. Now, as concerns about climate change and air pollution have reignited interest in sustainable transportation, electric cars are experiencing a revival, with major automakers investing heavily in electric vehicle technology and governments offering incentives to encourage adoption.
Electric cars: Forgotten past, repeated rise and fall before latest revival Business Standard
