A 2006 editorial from Hagerty takes a skeptical look at the potential of electric cars, with the author expressing doubts about the feasibility and appeal of electric vehicles. At the time, electric cars were still a relatively niche concept, with limited range and high costs. The author argues that consumers would not be willing to give up the convenience and performance of traditional gasoline-powered cars, and that electric vehicles would be too expensive to be viable. Looking back, it's fascinating to see how far electric cars have come in the past 17 years, with many major automakers now offering a range of electric and hybrid models.
Electric Cars? Nah, It’ll Never Happen! Hagerty
