Episode 12 • • 34:37 - 36:12
12: Lawsuit Crazy
Who Killed the Electric Car, GM EV1 and Battery Patents
The discussion references the documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? and the history of the General Motors EV1. Adam Curry mentions rumors regarding suppressed battery patents that prevent the development of more efficient electric vehicles. The hosts debate whether the automotive industry intentionally hindered electric car adoption in previous decades.