Who killed the electric car

One of the most crucial things on our planet that hasn't faced a big improvement for more than 150 years is the combustion engine. It was invented in the 1850's and if we take a look at it's present day use, NOTHING has changed to the concept. Engines have become more powerful, more efficient and less noisy, BUT there was no real technological breakthrough in the last 150 years... That doesn't seem right.

A wise person once told me: " When you invent an electric or hydrogen based engine, someone will visit you with 2 bags. One bag is filled with money, the other one holds a gun. It's your choice..."

I watched a documentary this week-end: "Who killed the electric car?". Extremely exciting, similar to Michael Moore's documentaries, every scene is hilarious, unbelievable and sad at the same time.

I will post a trailer and the full version of the documentary.

$200 a barrel for oil will probably be the best thing that can happen for our environment. Hopefully it changes American mindsets about our planet. Hopefully they will bring that Hummer, SUV, ... back to the dealership. In any case they can't foreclose on it :-)

This is the trailer:


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GM (general motors) 10-year chart