{"title":"Kevin A. Wilson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Kevin A. Wilson, a distinguished author with a keen eye for progressive themes and forward-thinking topics. If you are passionate about the future of travel and technological innovation, you will find his works to be both enlightening and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKevin A. Wilson's notable book, \u003cem\u003eThe Electric Vehicle Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the rapidly transforming landscape of travel and adventure in the age of electric vehicles. With insightful analysis and engaging narrative, this book explores how electric vehicles are reshaping the way we perceive and experience travel. It is an essential read for those curious about sustainable travel and the technological advancements that are driving our world towards a cleaner, more innovative future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in Wilson's expertly crafted narratives that not only educate but also inspire readers to consider the exciting potential of a world embracing new transportation technologies. His works are a gateway to understanding the evolving nature of travel and adventure in the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-electric-vehicle-revolution-by-kevin-a-wilson-9780760378304","title":"The Electric Vehicle Revolution","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating, evolving world of electric vehicles, from the first EVs in the Victorian era to their rapid expansion today—and beyond. In \u003cem\u003eThe Electric Vehicle Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e, automotive journalist Kevin Wilson provides a thorough, engaging overview of where EV technology is today, how it got there, and where it's going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the turn of the twenty-first century, EVs have gone from wonky who-cares vehicles like GM's EV1 and early Teslas to every manufacturer's must-have future. Electric propulsion preceded fossil-fuel cars by decades and even vied for prominence in the early twentieth century auto industry against both steam power and internal combustion engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Electrobat (an early New York taxi fleet) through Columbia—which had built 1,000 electric cars before either Henry Ford or Ransom Olds had built a single gasoline car—viable business start-ups in the early auto age were as competitive and innovative as those in early twenty-first-century Silicon Valley. But it was not to be for electric cars in the early days of the 1900s, as the auto industry evolved to favour gasoline cars, thanks in part to the influence of the oil industry and the build-out of infrastructure to supply fuel across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGas-powered cars may have won the day, but post-WWII experiments with electric cars continued both within the established auto industry and from outside firms and visionaries, including cars developed by General Electric, Sears, and the Henney Kilowatt, alongside Ford and GM experimentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRapidly evolving electronic technology beginning in the 1960s, along with growing concerns about emissions and pollution, set the stage for renewed interest in electric cars. Improved batteries for cellphones\/laptops, electronic controls, computing, and beyond provided the impetus for a wave of more sophisticated and feasible electric vehicles, including GM's EV1 and the first Teslas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElon Musk's Tesla Motors proves the auto industry disruptor and sets the stage for responses by the mainstream auto industry, including Nissan's Leaf, Chevrolet's Bolt, and a host of high-end EVs from companies like Audi, Jaguar, and the like. Rival start-ups step in as well, and government incentives, subsidies, and regulatory demands all drive unprecedented development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the rush to electrify has nations and companies competing to see who can declare the earliest end to internal combustion engines, but this radical transition won't be as easy as throwing a switch. \u003cem\u003eThe Electric Vehicle Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e thoroughly explores the challenges of infrastructure, battery and vehicle tech, and the cost to consumers, as well as the long phase-in as EVs are set to replace existing gas cars over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you embrace EVs or have gasoline in your veins, \u003cem\u003eThe Electric Vehicle Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e provides a fascinating, engaging, and stunningly illustrated overview of where the car world is today and where it's headed for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072374718700,"sku":"9780760378304","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19711223482458.jpg?v=1765099448"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kevin-a-wilson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}