Although it may seem like gas-powered vehicles were the only option for many decades, the U.S.'s first electric car came to fruition around 1890. Electric vehicles were for a time seen as the cleaner, easier-to-use automobile option. However, the improvement of roads outside of city limits and a sense of adventure played a significant role in the near-demise of the electric vehicle as they lacked the range and reliability of gas-powered cars. However, they've made a massive comeback in recent years with the hope that they'll help improve our carbon footprints, but will they actually?
