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Electric automobiling circa 1967 [video]

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The video above is equal parts amusing and frightening for how it echoes much of the talk of EVs today. Specs weren’t quite as impressive as today’s EVs however:

Ford Comuta The “future” of EVs had a range of 60 km (37 miles) and a top speed of 40 km/h (25 mph).  The Comuta was powered by four 12-volt, 85-amp lead batteries.

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