Did You Know?
The First Electric Vehicle Was Created In 1832
The trend of electric vehicles (EVs) is buzzing very much today, but the history of EVs actually dates back to the early 19th century. Sounds interesting right? Let's dive in… The first EV is believed to be invented in 1832 by Scottish inventor Robert Anderson. He developed a basic electric carriage powered by non-rechargeable primary cells. His early EV was primitive compared to modern standards, but it marked the beginning of the EV era.
Anderson’s electric carriage didn’t have the feature of rechargeable batteries that we can see in today's EVs. Instead, it used crude batteries that couldn’t be recharged, limiting the range of the vehicle and it also needed new power sources to operate again. Despite these limitations, Anderson's innovation sparked interest in electric power for transportation, which spurred further advancements as a revolution in the automobiles industry.
Throughout the 1800s, engineers in Europe and America continued experimenting with electric motors and batteries. By the 1870s-80s, inventors such as Gustave Trouvé and Thomas Parker worked upon Anderson’s initial concept, creating more practical electric vehicles with rechargeable batteries. Parker, an English engineer, is often credited with creating the first practical EV in the 1880s, which was used for transportation in London. Electric vehicles were actually more popular than fuel cars in the early 1900s, but fuel powered vehicles eventually gained attention of buyers due to their longer range and the convenience of refueling. Today, thanks to advancements in technology, Anderson’s vision is being realized on a much larger scale, as EVs are transforming modern transportation with an emphasis on sustainability and efficiency, reducing the overall carbon footprints, and visioning for a better tomorrow.
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