http://www.economist.com/business/displaystory.cfm?story_id=8492659

Jan 4th 2007 | DETROIT
From The Economist print edition
Carmakers demonstrate a new enthusiasm for electric vehicles

ANY good mystery must eventually uncover a villain, and in a recent documentary, “Who Killed the Electric Car?”, the filmmakers duly pointed the finger at General Motors. The reality is not quite so simple, but there is little doubt that when GM pulled the plug on its EV1 battery-powered car a decade ago, other manufacturers followed the giant carmaker's lead.

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• Marc Geller discusses the article in his blog