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Robert Anderson developed the first electric vehicle in 1832
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William Morrison creates an electrified wagon, which was not much different than a carriage.
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When the 1900s hit, electric vehicles became all the rage in the U.S. Pictured is New York showing all of the different vehicles people were able to use.
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Gas powered vehicle sales went up because Henry Ford was able to make it affordable.
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Gas powered vehicles became more popular because people noticed how cheap gas prices were, leading to the downfall of electric cars.
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Within the next 30 years gas prices soar through the roof, which created interest in electric cars again.
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Toyota introduces the first mass produced hybrid and becomes a huge success.
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Electric cars have great potential for helping reduce our dependence on foreign oil and lowering carbon pollution.
