|  While strolling around in Nissan's Tech Center, looking for secret cars, I lucked into this: Nissan's first EV. Along with its Chief Engineer. Both retired.
 After World War II, oil was very scarce in Japan, but electricity was plentiful. The Japanese government did the same certain governments do today: It promoted the manufacture of electric vehicles. Shepherded by Chief Engineer Tanaka-san, the "Tama" was built in 1947.
 A big battery gave it a cruising range of 96.3km and a top speed of 35.2km/h. The Tama was used as a taxi and in similar roles until 1950.
from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com | 
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