How American Oil Killed the Electric Car

Electric vehicles have exploded in popularity in recent years, but they’re far from a new invention. In this video we explore the history of the electric vehicle from their inception 100 years ago to their decades-long disappearance at the hands of the oil industry and their eventual return. This is the first of a three part series in which we analyze the historical, economic and political aspects of the electric vehicle market. 🔔 Subscribe to Hot Chaklat Productions ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi3PT-j-TVH1w_15Q2QDrSg ✍️ Sources ► https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RMHdTBfPQhsjc7id28EEYhE92bNW78iFUBandqQWHPY/edit?usp=sharing ⌚ Timestamps ► 00:00 Introduction 00:39 The Birth of the Electric Car 01:45 Texas Oil Boom 02:29 Gendered Marketing 03:08 Making the Gasoline Car Accessible 03:50 Eliminating the Competition 05:00 Turning the Tide 06:03 A New Generation of Electric Cars 06:48 Conclusion