
498. In the 1890s, the Best-Selling Car Was … Electric
Freakonomics Radio
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The Surprising History of Electric Cars and Their Early Popularity
This chapter explores the origins of electric cars in the 1890s and the societal challenges that influenced their adoption. It examines the factors that caused their decline and speculates on the impact of earlier advancements in electric vehicle technology.
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