Schreiner series presents
‘Who Killed the Electric Car?’
Dr. Tom Wells, professor of exercise science
at Schreiner University, will present the 2006 documentary film “Who Killed
the Electric Car?” as part of the University’s
Speak Truth to Power series, at 7 p.m.,
Wednesday, Oct. 17, in the Cailloux Theater on the Schreiner campus.
“Who Killed the Electric
Car?” is about the birth and death of electric vehicles, in particular the
General Motors EV1, developed in the 1990s, and how is disappeared due to
actions of the auto industry, U.S. government and consumers The film
addresses issues of renewable powers and features appearances by celebrities
such as Mel Gibson, Ed Begley Jr. and Phyllis Diller. Martin Sheen narrates
the film, which was written and directed by Chris Paine. |
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