The late Curtis D. Anderson was a pharmacist in Beaverton, Oregon. A former research analyst, website reviewer, and researcher, he was an avid auto racing fan and studied military history. Judy Anderson is head reference & instruction librarian at Concordia University in Portland, Oregon. She lives in Beaverton, Oregon.

“a very comprehensive historical review...recommended”—Choice; “fascinating”—Midwest Book Review; “brimming with facts”—Old Cars Weekly; “full discussions of the technologies involved and their impact on the environment are provided”—C&RL News.

• Table of ContentsAcronyms and Initialisms      Preface      Introduction: The Birth of the Automobile Industry      1. The Evolution of the Electric Vehicle      2. Politics      3. Environment      4. Technology      5. Marketing      6. Conclusion      Appendix: Hybrids Defined      Chapter Notes      Selected Bibliography      Index

The late Curtis D. Anderson was a pharmacist in Beaverton, Oregon. A former research analyst, website reviewer, and researcher, he was an avid auto racing fan and studied military history. Judy Anderson is head reference & instruction librarian at Concordia University in Portland, Oregon. She lives in Beaverton, Oregon.

“a very comprehensive historical review...recommended”—Choice; “fascinating”—Midwest Book Review; “brimming with facts”—Old Cars Weekly; “full discussions of the technologies involved and their impact on the environment are provided”—C&RL News.

• Table of ContentsAcronyms and Initialisms      Preface      Introduction: The Birth of the Automobile Industry      1. The Evolution of the Electric Vehicle      2. Politics      3. Environment      4. Technology      5. Marketing      6. Conclusion      Appendix: Hybrids Defined      Chapter Notes      Selected Bibliography      Index

The late Curtis D. Anderson was a pharmacist in Beaverton, Oregon. A former research analyst, website reviewer, and researcher, he was an avid auto racing fan and studied military history. Judy Anderson is head reference & instruction librarian at Concordia University in Portland, Oregon. She lives in Beaverton, Oregon.

“a very comprehensive historical review...recommended”—Choice; “fascinating”—Midwest Book Review; “brimming with facts”—Old Cars Weekly; “full discussions of the technologies involved and their impact on the environment are provided”—C&RL News.

• Table of ContentsAcronyms and Initialisms      Preface      Introduction: The Birth of the Automobile Industry      1. The Evolution of the Electric Vehicle      2. Politics      3. Environment      4. Technology      5. Marketing      6. Conclusion      Appendix: Hybrids Defined      Chapter Notes      Selected Bibliography      Index