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Originally Posted by BigBird05
Keeping in mind that 2003 date that you mentioned, When was the last time our Government purchased an electric car or truck? I can't think of it ever happening.
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Fun Fact: "On August 22, 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt rode through the streets of Hartford in an electric automobile. Automobile production was in its early stages of development at the turn of the twentieth century and
about half of America’s vehicles were electric." read that last part again, wow!!!
Roosevelt Rides in an Electric Car – Today in History: August 22
not sure they bought it for him but you get the idea, howerver William Taft (president from 1909-1913) was the first president to own and drive cars during his presidency. One of the most interesting cars he owned was, ironically enough, “green” — a Baker Electric.