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The birth and fall of the electric vehicle.

Gas shortages and environmental concern spark interest in electric vehicles.

First turning point was the introduction of the Toyota Prius in Japan in 1997. Tesla Motors startup in Silicon valley in 2006. Many big automakers began to work on their own electric vehicles in 2010. Today, there are 23 plug-in electric and 36 hybrid models available.

Full electric vehicles and hybrids. Similar but yet simpler structure.

Cheaper electricity Less mechanical repairing Charging at home No pollutant.