This 1999 Bombardier NEV Predates Tesla By a Decade, Failed to Start the EV Revolution
Sunday, 4 May 2025 () In 1999, the idea that an electric drivetrain could one day power a sports car or a full-size SUV that people actually wanted to buy was a pipe dream. Nearly a full decade before the Tesla Roadster brought EVs to the forefront, the best all but the most wealthy and R&D-heavy automakers could hope for was something that resembled what your caddy would drive. This is a 1999 Bombardier NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle), and it's a long-forgotten low-speed runabout fro... (continue reading...)
Sunday, 4 May 2025 ()
In 1999, the idea that an electric drivetrain could one day power a sports car or a full-size SUV that people actually wanted to buy was a pipe dream. Nearly a full decade before the Tesla Roadster brought EVs to the forefront, the best all but the most wealthy and R&D-heavy automakers could hope for was something that resembled what your caddy would drive. This is a 1999 Bombardier NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle), and it's a long-forgotten low-speed runabout fro... (continue reading...)