Electric Car Collection

The Enfield Electric Car Road Test by Sunday Mirror reporter Roy Spicer. Roy shows us the electric workings at the back of the electric car. Picture taken 27th June 1975

The Electric Car. A new unusually quiet little motor car can be seen going through its paces around London. Produced by Enfield Auto Motive Limited

Electric Car Trials in England. The Lucas Electrathon race at Donington Park. These races started in 1979, when the first winner was William Yates. Picture taken 13th September 1980

The New Electric Vehicle Sir Clive Sinclair in his new electric vehicle, the C5. Sir Clive meets the press Picture taken 10th January 1985

The Enfield Electric Car. Picture shows the right hand half of the electric workings shown in the back of the car. Road Test by Sunday Mirror reporter Roy Spicer. Picture taken 27th June 1975

John O Groats to Lands End In a Sinclair C5 The 10-mean Red Watch crew from Londons Chingford Fire Station is to undertake the first ever John O Groats to Lands end charity marathon using a Sinclair

Mr Geoffrey Rippon arriving in Downing Street in his new electric powered mini. Mr Geoffrey Rippon, Minister of the Environment

Picture shows students and lecturer at Garretts Green Technical College in Birmingham pictured with their electric electronic car

USA, Oregon, Bend, Cascade Lakes Highway, Broken Top and Tesla

USA, Oregon, Bend, Cascade Lakes Highway, Tesla

1900 Oppermann electric dog cart. Creator: Unknown
1900 Oppermann electric dog cart

1897 Headland electric dog cart. Creator: Unknown
1897 Headland electric dog cart

1898 Headland electric carriage at start of Automobile Club of Great Britain 1st Easter Tour, 7th April 1898

4c Electric Automobile in Washington vignette plate proof sheet, 487. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving

The Fastest Locomotive in the World, an Electric Car Capable of Running 110 Miles an Hour (b / w photo)
1600804 The Fastest Locomotive in the World, an Electric Car Capable of Running 110 Miles an Hour (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Barstool Grand Prix The L. A. Crusers Club
The Barstool Grand Prix The L.A. Crusers Club, Leicester met in the underground car park of the Woolco Complex near Leicester

Lucas 2000 Electric Motor Contest. Picture shows car no: 16. " Tornado" designed by 15 year old Nicholas Grant. See other pictures in this set captioned

The New Electric Vehicle 14 year old Joe Paine from London trying out Sir Clive Sinclairs new electric vehicle. Here he drives by the side of a lorry to show the sheer smallness of the C5 vehicle

The New Electric Vehicle Picture shows a gentleman in London driving the Sinclair C5, designed by Sir Clive Sinclair. Here he meets a motorbike and rider, and close by is a taxi cab

Lucas 2000 Electric Motor Contest. Picture shows car no: 18. Picture show Cedric Mark Lynch, aged 23, of Potters Bar, Hertfordshire with his electric motor car

The Enfield Electric Car - company logo badge on the bonet of the car See rest of set 75-3439 for The Road Test by Sunday Mirror reporter Roy Spicer. Picture taken 27th June 1975

15 stone Roy Stuart of Ilford, Essex, owner of a C5, can only get six miles out of his because of his size. Picture taken 10th March 1985

Picture shows one of the electric cars at the G. D. Mountfield factory in Maidenhead
Picture shows one of the electric cars at the G.D. Mountfield factory in Maidenhead. In this set, a factory worker is the man behind the wheel. Picture taken 29th June 1979

Picture shows the electric powered engine of Mr Geoffrey Rippons new Electric Mini. Mr Geoffrey Rippon, Minister of the Environment

Interested press and spectators inspect Mr Geoffrey Rippons new electric powered mini. Mr Geoffrey Rippon, Minister of the Environment

Mr Geoffrey Rippon being driven in his chauffeur driven electric mini. They take a short spin around the block before drink to 10 Downing Street

Mr Geoffrey Rippon, Minister of the Environment, arrives at Downing Street in his new electric powered mini. November 1973 Mr Geoffrey Rippon, Minister of the Environment

Picture shows a TV Commercial shoot for an early style of electric car. Picture taken 3rd January 1974

Depot where electrically driven Paris cabs were fitted with freshly charged batteries, 1899
Depot at Rue Cardinet where electrically driven Paris cabs were fitted with freshly charged batteries, 1899. At front right are glass carboys in protective wicker jackets

Factory for making, recharging and servicing electric cabs, Aubervilliers, France, 1899
Factory for making, recharging and servicing electric cabs used in Paris, Aubervilliers, France, 1899. From La Nature. (Paris, 1899)

Rechargeable electric car, artwork C013 / 9508
Rechargeable electric car, artwork. Electric cars run on electricity, rather than fossil fuels. Rechargeable ones are designed to be recharged by being plugged into a charging point

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Early electric car advertisement for the Babcock Electric Victoria Phaeton, 1907. Hand-colored halftone of a 20th-century printed newspaper ad

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"The Enfield Electric Car: A Road Test Adventure" Join Sunday Mirror reporter Roy Spicer as he embarks on a thrilling road test of the Enfield Electric Car. From the scenic Cascade Lakes Highway in Bend, Oregon to the mesmerizing Broken Top and Tesla, experience the power and eco-friendliness of electric vehicles. Unveiling the future of transportation, this captivating journey takes us through picturesque landscapes where Tesla's cutting-edge technology meets nature's beauty. Witness how Oregon embraces sustainable living by embracing electric cars. But it's not just America that is electrifying its roads; England too has its share trials. The Lucas Electrathon race at Donington Park showcases the exhilarating competition among innovative minds pushing boundaries for greener alternatives. Captured in an intriguing picture, we catch a glimpse of the right-hand half of the Enfield Electric Car - sleek, modern, and ready to revolutionize our commute. From John O Groats to Lands End, witness an extraordinary feat accomplished by Red Watch crew members who embarked on an unforgettable adventure in a Sinclair C5 - proving that even long-distance journeys can be made with environmentally friendly vehicles. Step into a world where silence reigns supreme as this unusually quiet little motor car glides effortlessly through streets. Experience firsthand how they are transforming our cities into peaceful havens free from noise pollution. Education plays a vital role in shaping tomorrow's innovators. At Garretts Green Technical College in Birmingham, students and lecturers gather around to explore electric vehicle technologies - inspiring young minds to create cleaner solutions for our planet's future. Travel back in time with vintage marvels like Oppermann and Headland electric dog carts from 1900-1898 respectively. These early pioneers laid down foundations for today's revolutionary advancements in automotive engineering – reminding us that innovation knows no bounds throughout history. So hop aboard this electrifying journey as we delve into the world of electric cars, where sustainability meets performance and a greener future awaits us all.