Britain was once a global EV superpower. How times have changed
Britain's milk floats made us early EV leaders, but we stalled. China ended up leading on manufacturing, but the race isn't over. Vehicle-to-grid technology is our chance to lead the next energy revolution. In 1899, 38% of all vehicle sales in the US were for electric cars, with just 22% for petrol vehicles and 40% for steam-powered vehicles. EV brands emphasised that their cars were cleaner, quieter and more reliable. The petrol vehicle was tricky to operate: you had to work a difficult hand crank just to start the car.
