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Who Killed the Electric Car?
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Who Killed the Electric Car?

2006-08-04 · 92 min · ★ 7.2

Documentary

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.

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Directors
Chris Paine
Production companies
Plinyminor, Electric Entertainment, Papercut Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,678,874

Top Cast

Martin SheenMartin SheenSelf - Narrator (voice)
Mel GibsonMel GibsonSelf
Chelsea SextonSelf
Tom HanksTom HanksSelf (archive footage)
Reverend GadgetSelf
Ed Begley Jr.Ed Begley Jr.Self

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