EV HISTORY

Battery EV History Sports Cars

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Dana Sinno

The Nic-L-Silver’s Pioneer EV was unveiled in 1959 at the Los Angeles County Fair.  This sweet little convertible was made by the founder/president, George Lippincott, of the California-based Nic-L-Silver Battery Company; which supplied American car batteries in the ‘50s. George was inspired to create his own fiberglass electric sports car- and used Nic-L-Silver’s battery (of...

Early Adopters EV History Pioneers

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Dana Sinno

The Pioneers of Electric Vehicles faced a number of challenges that ultimately led to the decline of EVs; today Electric Vehicles are finally coming back- but faster and more badass-er! The difficulties they faced in the past sound familiar, but the tables are turning. Past: One of the main challenges was the limited range due...

Auto Show BMW EV History

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Dana Sinno

I didn’t know about it until I saw one at Electrify Expo last year. In 1992, BMW showcased the all-electric E2 Prototype at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This concept car’s specs included: Top speed: 74.5 Mph (120 km/h) 0-31mph : 6.5s (0-50 km/h) Range: 155 miles (250 km) This car remained a concept. Believe...