This illustrated history chronicles electric and hybrid automobiles from the late nineteenth century to right now's fuel cell and plug-in automobiles. It describes the politics, know-how, advertising strategies, and environmental points that have impacted electrical and hybrid vehicles' analysis and development. The vital advertising shift from a "woman's car" to "going inexperienced" is discussed. Milestone initiatives and technologies similar to early batteries, hydrogen and bio-mass fuel cells, the upsurge of hybrid vehicles, and the various rules and market forces that have formed the industry are also covered.