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Who Killed the Electric Car?

Who Killed the Electric Car?

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Who Killed the Electric Car?

"A lack of consumer confidence... or conspiracy?"

2006

1h 32m

7.3(192 votes)

Documentary

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In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust, and ran without gasoline... Ten years later, these cars were destroyed.

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Martin Sheen

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Mel Gibson

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Chelsea Sexton

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Tom Hanks

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Reverend Gadget

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Ed Begley Jr.

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