The Future of Automobiles: It’s Electrifying!

PronkoMaybe you’ve seen the “JetStones” TV commercial that uses the Flintstone’s and the Jetsons’ theme songs to con­trast two drivers stopped at a traffic light — one in a dull “prehistoric” gaso­line compact and the other in a shiny new Chevy Bolt EV. The narrator says, “With instant acceleration, electric cars are more fun to drive and more afford­able than ever.” As the light turns green and the “George” leaves “Fred” in the dust, we hear the tagline: Electric cars are here. Plug into the pr...