October 28, 2008 2:13 PM PDT
As part of GE's symposium on batteries, it had one of the country's first electric cars on display, proving that electric cars are
nothing new. This Detroit Electric car was made in 1914 and owned by Charles T. Steinmetz, a scientist who founded GE's industrial labs in
Niskayuna. Steinmetz was one of the early pioneers of electrical engineering, making significant contributions to understanding alternating current.
Correction May 12, 2009: This caption has been updated to correct Steinmetz's role in electrical engineering.
Photo by Martin LaMonica/CNET News
Caption by Martin LaMonica
