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Who Killed the Electric Car? (Movie)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by dvdirv, Jul 23, 2006.

  1. dvdirv

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    Has anyone see the new documentary WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR?

    It's only playing in select cities. Any references to Prius or hybrids in general in the film?

    I know that when the first Prius was introduced in 1997 and GM came to inspect it, their take was that Americans wouldn't be interested in a hybrid.

    How times have changed! :unsure:
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dvdirv @ Jul 23 2006, 08:28 AM) [snapback]290896[/snapback]</div>
    I saw the movie on 7/14 at it's opening day in Hartford. Great movie, highly educational. See it if you can.

    Yes, there are certainly several references to the Prius although it is certainly not what I would call "featured" in the film.

    And if you've seen the movie, do put in a rating here: http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=wh...electriccar.htm
     
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    I'm going to head to the city (Boston) to see the movie today. I'll post my thoughts on it, maybe a little review, maybe a little of my own commentary on the message after I get back.
     
    #3 LaughingMan, Jul 23, 2006
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    Great movie... made me feel a bit guilty for driving a gas hog like a Prius. I'm seriously considering the plug in mod (PHEV) when I have the $$$. The Prius is referenced, but the movie is definitely not about hybrids primarily. The movie is an informative and entertaining story about GM and the death of the EV-1. I highly recommend the movie. I got to see it here in Portland a couple of weeks ago when it played as a benefit, with the director (who drives a Prius) in attandance. Really enjoyed the film! Go see it! It has essentially no advertising budget, so you'll have to hunt it down.

    http://www.sonyclassics.com/whokilledtheelectriccar/
     
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  5. Godiva

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    It's seen and mentioned a few times, mostly near the end.

    I think the Prius will feature prominently in the future film "Who Killed the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car." (#5 in the miracles needed for a hydrogen fuel cell car.)
     
    #5 Godiva, Jul 23, 2006
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