Revenge of the Electric Car

Documentary

2011, Movie, 1h 30min

A sequel to 2006's Who Killed the Electric Car?, director Chris Paine once again looks at electric vehicles. Where in the last film electric cars were dismissed as uneconomical and unreliable, and were under multiple attacks from government, the auto industry, and from energy companies who didn't want them to succeed, this film chronicles, in the light of new changes in technology, the world economy, and the auto industry itself, the race - from both major car companies like Ford and Nissan, and from new rising upstarts like Tesla - to bring a practical consumer EV to market.

Country: United States

Director:

Chris Paine

Cast:

Danny DeVito,

Arnold Schwarzenegger,

Tim Robbins,

Stephen Colbert

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...follows the fortunes of South African-born whizzkid Elon Musk – unironically described as a real-life Tony Stark – who poured his fortunes into developing an electric vehicle.

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Revenge of the Electric Car tells the story of the global resurgence of electric cars, from the perspective of four entrepreneurs who fought to bring sustainable vehicles back to the market. With unprecedented access to industry leaders, including Elon Musk and Bob Lutz, the film showcases the challenges faced by innovative start-ups and major car companies as they race to create the first practical consumer electric vehicle. Set against the backdrop of the 2008 global recession, the documentary highlights the Electric Car's journey from near extinction to its rebirth as a fast, furious, and cleaner mode of transportation.

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