Electric Cars

Robert Anderson

Jan 1, 1832

Robert Anderson was the first man to propose the ida of a elctric carriage using non-rechargable energy cells

Thomas Devanport

Jan 1, 1835

Devanport recognized the first person to make a electric carriage.

First rechargable battery

Jan 1, 1859

The first rechargable lead-acid storage battery was founded by Gaston Plante. This lead to these batteres being used in automibiles.

First succesful electric car

Jan 1, 1891

In Des Moines, Iowa he first successful automobile was established by William Morris. This lead to a handful of many different types and makes of cars.

Gas cars

Jan 1, 1908

Henery ford inventd the gas car which made a huge impac on electric car sales in the early 1900's

New Bill

Mar 15, 2012

Congress introduces a new bill saying electric cars will stop air pollution. This leads to 33 million electric cars being sold in one year!

Today!

Mar 15, 2012

Electric cars are becoming more and more popular today!