498. In the 1890s, the Best-Selling Car Was … Electric

After a huge false start, electric cars are finally about to flourish. We speak with a technology historian about this all-too-common story, and what it means for innovation everywhere.

Episode 498 of the Freakonomics Radio podcast, hosted by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher, titled "498. In the 1890s, the Best-Selling Car Was … Electric" was published on March 31, 2022 and runs 43 minutes.

March 31, 2022 ·43m · Freakonomics Radio

Summary

After a huge false start, electric cars are finally about to flourish. We speak with a technology historian about this all-too-common story, and what it means for innovation everywhere.

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