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By 1912, the price of an electric car was nearly double that of a Ford Model T, which was mass-produced with gasoline.

Jan 12, 2023•1 min read

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By 1912, the price of an electric car was nearly double that of a Ford Model T, which was mass-produced with gasoline.

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