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Overall I see no reason why we don't have electric cars now. If you read the history of cars you will see electric cars being produced every 30 years or so.

If we had focused on that tech from the beginning (i.e. the first time electric cars were around in the 19-teens) we would probably only have electric vehicles.

The last solid mass produced electric vehicles could go 300+ on a single charge. That is more than sufficient for nearly every single person. The only time that would become a possible issue is in long distance trips or current shipments by road.

Even then, you could plan your trip to accommodate a proper stop for eating or a sleeping at a hotel to let you recharge.

Read Tesla Motors vehicle description for more info on why people don't need a combustible engine. http://www.teslamotors.com/