Who Killed the Electric Car?

Directed by Chris Paine
Produced by Jessie Deeter
It was among the fastest, most efficient production cars ever built. It ran on electricity, produced no emissions, and catapulted American technology to the forefront of the automotive industry. The lucky few who drove it never wanted to give the car up. So why did General Motors crush its fleet of EV1 electric vehicles in the Arizona desert? Who Killed the Electric Car? chronicles the life and mysterious death of the GM EV1, examining how its cultural and economic ripple effects reverberated through the halls of government and big business. 35mm. 91 mins.