1966 Chevrolet Electrovair II 4dr Hardtop
It was a long hiatus, but by the 1960s, GM was looking seriously at electric cars again. Gas cost about 34 cents a gallon, or about $2.00 in today’s terms, but Americans were more concerned about air pollution, according to a GM overview on the Electrovair.
The Electrovair II, a show car unveiled in 1966 seen at right, was an improved version of 1964’s Electrovair I. Both were based on the rear-engine gas-powered Chevrolet Corvair, whose design provided a convenient location for the batteries. The large battery pack went under the hood, while the electric motor drove the wheels from the back of the car. Click here to read more.. »
Scribbled on August 29th 2009 in Chevrolet, Chevrolet Electrovair