Charging an Electric Car Back in 1905 ⚡🚗

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In 1905, an electric car was being charged in a city where horse-drawn carriages still ruled. This rare snapshot captures the early spark of a silent revolution—when inventors believed electricity would power transport, and innovators dared to plug in the future.

Fun Facts:
1. Early U.S. cities had more EVs than gasoline cars in 1905.
2. Some charging stations needed 12 hours to recharge a car.
3. Early EV range: 30-40 miles per charge—no lithium-ion needed.
4. The first EV charger appeared around 1900 in New York.
5. The decline of early EVs was largely due to cheap oil.

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