The electric road vehicle has been around for more than a hundred years. Once highly fashionable among American ladies for shopping and social calls, it lost much of its appeal when gas-powered engines came on the scene. Now in today’s pollution-conscious age, the electric car has become prominent once more, though the number available for sale remains restricted. This book explains in full the basic workings of the battery and electric motor, and touches on a wide variety of vehicles, from the first land speed record cars to today’s experimental models. With today’s rising gas prices it would be nice to own a practical electric car – this informative book filled with fascinating photos will make you better informed on this intriguing and beneficial topic.