Who Killed the Electric Car?

How can you fit decades of events into two hours? And, not appear to have an agenda? Mr. Paine and his crew did a good job creating a synopsis of the events affecting the Electric Vehicle, and its subsequent effect on us as a society. He also more clearly outlined why we should pay more attention to the EV, and how it played such a key role in the history of our country.

The main thrust of this movie is to educate the public about the actions of key players in shaping our society through their policies on transportation and energy, and how powerful those policies have proved to be in affecting us as a nation. I came away with a better understanding of what I had only guessed at before, and I am very glad that Mr. Paine chose to give the concern-inspiring events first but leave us with a sense of optimism for the future.

The only fault I can find with this movie is that it necessarily has to cover a lot of factual information, something that makes it a lot like reading a good book, rather than viewing a movie. But, if it makes you take a good look at why we're paying over $3/gallon for gas, then it's a good book indeed.