Elcar [2] (United States) - AllCarIndex

Elcar Corporation was an American automotive manufacturer based in Elkhan, Indiana, that operated from 1975 to 1977. The company specialized in electric vehicles during a period when interest in alternative energy sources was beginning to grow.

Elcar was known for selling the Italian Zele electric cars, which were part of a broader trend towards electric mobility. Additionally, the company produced a model called the Cinderella, which was designed to resemble the early 20th-century Dargea. This vehicle featured a modest 2 horsepower motor and was equipped with hydraulic brakes on the rear wheels only. The Cinderella had a top speed of 20 miles per hour (32 kilometers per hour), reflecting the limitations of electric vehicle technology at the time.

Despite its brief existence, Elcar contributed to the early development of electric vehicles in the United States, highlighting the potential for alternative transportation solutions.