#21: Electric-Powered Street Cleaners
Would you believe it if we told you that massive, electric-powered wagons once maintained the bustling streets of Berlin in the early 20th century? These mechanical marvels, far from being modern inventions, were already making their rounds around the city, keeping it pristine. Yes, the history of electric vehicles is far more fascinating and stretches back much longer than you might have ever imagined.
Electric vehicles have been quietly humming along our roads for over a century, though their noisier counterparts often outran them. However, the allure of cheap oil seduced consumers, leaving electric cars in the dust. But fear not, dear reader, for our electric heroes did not remain forgotten for long! After several decades, they returned triumphantly, revving their silent engines and reclaiming their rightful place in the automotive world.