United States
TRAILER
Documentary by Chris Paine
It was among the fastest, most efficient production cars ever built. It ran on electricity, produced no emissions and catapulted American technology to the forefront of the automotive industry. The lucky few who drove it never wanted to give it up. So why did General Motors crush its fleet of EV1 electric vehicles in the Arizona desert?
A documentary that investigates the birth and death of the electric car, as well as the role of renewable energy and sustainable living in the future.