"Chrysler & GM are run by a bunch of cowards and wimps."

Agreed.

If GM hadn't dump their electric car, which they piloted as a future vehicle in the late 1980's, they would now be world leaders by this time. They would not be able to keep up with the orders for new electric cars and trucks. The economy would be strong.

But someone (R) took the low road and took sides with the oil industry.

Who Killed the Electric Car?

In 1996, General Motors (G.M.) launched the first modern-day commercially available electric car, the EV1. The car required no fuel and could be plugged in for recharging at home and at a number of so-called battery parks.

Many of the people who leased the car, including a number of celebrities, said the car drove like a dream.

"...the EV1 was a high performer. It could do a U-turn on a dime; it was incredibly quiet and smooth. And it was fast. I could beat any Porsche off the line at a stoplight. I loved it," Actress, Alexandra Paul told NOW.