Previewed at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York, “Revenge of the Electric Car” is the second opus by Chris Paine and tells the story of the electric vehicle’s campaign through portraits of key figures in the automotive market.
In 2006, Chris Paine made the documentary “Who Killed the Electric Car?”, a film that examined the reasons for which manufacturers had ended up destroying 5,000 cars and, more particularly, investigated the ‘death’ of General Motors’ first electric car.
In this new opus, the director outlines how automotive manufacturers are organising themselves and co-existing in view of the rebirth of the electric vehicle, a phenomenon which is of increasing interest to automotive industry players, governments and users.
The electric vehicle: a rising star
Despite much criticism, electric mobility is modernising, evolving and beating records. Now capable of speeds of up to 515 km/h (320 mph), the electric car is accumulating technological innovations and appears to be one of the means of transport of the future.
The combination of substantial climate warming and exploding petrol prices has seen a veritable collective awareness develop in terms of sustainable mobility.
“Revenge of the Electric Car” was shown at the tenth Tribeca Film Festival. This documentary presents a real opportunity to observe the evolution of behaviour and mentalities in terms of electric transport.
If you want to see what went on backstage, don’t hesitate to check out the blog dedicated to the film and the trailer.
