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498. In the 1890s, the Best-Selling Car Was … Electric

Freakonomics Radio

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The History of Electric Cars

This week on freconomics radio, we look at the history of replacing horses and wagons with electric cars. We also learn that there are a number of traps to fall into when thinking our way out of a problem. And Mary barra learns how embracing the de classe can lead to a whole new level awesome.

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