5 Overly Ambitious Inventions That Wanted To Change The World But Didn't

3. Electric Cars

Electric Car Spot Electric Cars, in every sense of the word, are much, much better than regular gasoline-guzzling cars. They operate more quietly, more smoothly, they don't emit smoke, and most of all, they don't need constant gas and oil maintenance. Imagine a world where gas prices aren't skyrocketing, and highways and main-roads aren't filled with smoke. Wouldn't that be better? The history of electric cars go way back to the 1900s. Upon its inception, adoption was incredibly slow. It's main competitor among the consumers are the gas-powered cars, which while less convenient in terms of ease of use, provided a cheaper source of energy. Oil, back then, was affordable, and consumers saw this as a more viable option. The problem with electric cars is that they're limited in terms of travelling distance, with most only capable of running for 75 miles before needing a recharge. In theory though, this wouldn't have been a problem if its initial adoption rate was staggering from the beginning. Electric Car recharge points are still scarce, and while gas continues to increase in price, consumers are left with no option.
 
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