THE EV SLOWDOWN AND LESSONS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

EV Channels Review

This episode of Autoline After Hours delves into the historical parallels between early automobile adoption and the current EV landscape, featuring insights from Matt Anderson, Curator of Transportation at the Henry Ford Museum. The discussion highlights how initial resistance to the automobile, fueled by cost, noise, and inconvenience, eventually gave way to widespread adoption driven by technological improvements and the introduction of more affordable models like the Ford Model T. The panel draws a direct comparison to the challenges faced by electric vehicles today, suggesting that overcoming similar hurdles in cost, infrastructure, and public perception is key to their future success. The conversation also touches upon the significant, often overlooked, contributions of the bicycle to automotive technology and the evolution of automotive design, as showcased through Steve Purdy's photography book, 'Mascots in Motion.'