The documentary feature has really re-emerged in the past five years as a compelling form of story-telling. The film, from 2006, delves into the death of the electric car. And yes, there were very viable electric cars produced from some of the big auto-makers...fully electric, freeway speed cars.
"Who Killed the Electric Car" is partially spun as a murder mystery, listing different suspects and clues to their motives for doing away with this technology.
If you are not a cynic yet about the partnership between government and corporations, this movie will bring you there. For instance, did you know that the federal government, in 2003 gave a $100,000 tax deduction to anyone who bought a road vehicle over 6000lbs...basically the only vehicle like that was the hummer. No, no government collusion there at all.
So much interesting info in this film...most of all that the technology IS here for viable electric cars. Right now...but the manufacturers won't produce them. And they and the oil companies buy any company that makes electric even more viable.
I recommend this film.
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I SO wanted to see this film when it came out -- and then forgot all about it (hmmm...kinda like the car itself!). Thanks so much for the reminder! It's going on my movie list!
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