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Who Killed The Electric Car?

£15.99

Who Killed The Electric Car?

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In the 1990s, following California's passing of the 'Zero Emission Vehicle' mandate, American car companies began producing electric cars for mainstream consumption. GM's EV1, which was by all accounts quiet, fast, and capable of driving up to 80 miles on one charge, used no gasoline and quickly developed an intensely devoted following in California. But even as its popularity grew, car manufacturers were fighting the mandate; it was overturned, and by 2005 just about every single EV1 had been recalled, crushed, and shredded. GM put its resources into the Hummer instead. This documentary looks at the web of interests behind the car's demise, laying out cases against the auto industry, big oil, corrupt federal and state governments, and consumers themselves. Chris Paine's directorial debut is not especially stylish, but it is effective. He leads viewers through the twisty maze of politics and profit that surrounds the main story, taking time to dwell on the passionate attachment that many of the cars' drivers still feel for them. The film is narrated by Martin Sheen - the embodiment for many Americans of socially conscious leadership, and features interviews with an array of celebrities from Mel Gibson to Ed Begley, Jr. The film is not especially fair or balanced, but it certainly succeeds as a rousing, if occasionally depressing, call to awareness and action.

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Supercar Thrill

£129.00

Supercar Thrill

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Can you decide which one to drive? This selection of cars is brilliant for all supercar fanatics. There is the Italian stallion that is the Ferrari, the classic Porsche 911, the British duo of the Lotus Elise and Aston Martin and the new boy, the Audi R8. All of these are big players in the supercar world. Which one will you choose to drive? These can be driven at two of the best circuits : Rockingham, where you can drive around either its tight and twisty circuit that will test your bravery or its oval circuit, the fastest oval in the UK or the Three Sisters Circuit, more commonly known as 'The Jewel of the North'. This mixture of cars and circuits leaves anyone spoilt for choice. Your day will begin with a welcome, introduction and safety briefing on circuit driving techniques. You will then typically receive two demonstration laps in a performance saloon with an instructor. Then it's onto driving your choice of supercar for six memorable miles. At the end you will be rewarded with an individual Driving Certificate.

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Activity Superstore - UK's leading Gift Experience provider Specialising in offering a superb and unique range of Gift Experienes, ranging from high speed driving experiences to relaxing and indulgent pamper days. With over 1000 gift experiences across the UK to choose from, there is something for everyone, and at great prices to.

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Category : Driving