A Greek inventor's pioneering work on an electric car in the 1960s has been unearthed, revealing a vehicle that was remarkably ahead of its time. In 1966, Ioannis Lekkas, a Greek engineer, unveiled the Lekkas 9000, a sleek, electric-powered car that boasted a range of over 100 kilometers and a top speed of 120 kilometers per hour. The Lekkas 9000 was powered by a battery pack made of nickel-iron cells and featured regenerative braking, a technology that would not become mainstream until decades later. As the world grapples with the climate crisis and the need for sustainable transportation, the Lekkas 9000 serves as a fascinating example of innovation and foresight, raising questions about what could have been if this technology had been developed earlier.
The electric car that was 50 years ahead of its time eKathimerini.com
