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Who Killed the Electric Car? - 2006
7.267
A lack of consumer confidence... or conspiracy?
Overview:
In 1996, electric cars began to appear on roads all over California. They were quiet and fast, produced no exhaust, and ran without gasoline... Ten years later, these cars were destroyed.
Status: Released
Release: 2006-08-04
Runtime: 92 minutes
Ratings: 7.267
Vote Counts: 193
Budget: 1000000 $
Revenue: 1678874 $
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