ATV Today: 19.09.1978: Electric Car Report

Summary

John McLeod at the MEB 'Drive Electric' conference, where the latest in battery powered vehicles were on show. Driving an electrically powered car and report on the performance and limitations of the car with batteries that require

Year:

1978

Duration:

0:02:37

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Driving an electrically powered car and report on the performance and limitations of the car with batteries that require recharging every 50 miles. Shot of a display of typical electric milk floats and fork-lift type vehicles including designs from Lansing Bagnall. John McLeod piece to camera with the prototype Enfield electric car and shots of John driving it around a car park whilst he comments on his performance, range, and potential future plans to provide charging points for motorists. He then talks to Keith Hayes about future battery designs and the potential for the UK motor industry..


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