The History Of Electric Cars
During the early days of the development of the automobile, there were many competing types as inventors tried to come up with, among other things, the best fuel source, including steam, biofuel, petroleum and electricity.
In the 1830s and 1840s, several electric cells (batteries) were invented for use in electric cars and, as storage improved, giving them longer lasting performance, electric cars became very popular. Unlike most other cars of the day, electric cars gave off no noise, vibrations, or smells, plus started with having to hand crank them. Initially, electric cars outsold gas-powered cars 10-1.