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The dynamic color scheme and clear organization are the standout features of this infographic. There are a few good examples of data viz early on, and the iconography and typography stay simple so as not to confuse or overwhelm the viewer. The design doesn’t try to take on too much information, but we get a good sense of the electric vehicle market and an intro to how these vehicles (and their motors) work.

I do wish the data viz extended throughout the IG, though. The 2011, 2015 and 2020 boxes have no data viz, but plenty of numbers. Under the BLDC motors section, there is the figure “85-90% efficiency,” but the arrow doesn’t portray the percentages. And the very first element of data viz — “43% of U.S. consumers say they’re interested in buying an electric vehicle” — is a little confusing, because I think the 43% is supposed to be represented by the shading on the 5th character, but because there is more than one character there, the visual seems to be saying something like “4.5 out of 5 U.S. consumers” instead. A different visual might convey the message better.

In all I’d give this infographic a B. It’s easy to follow and contains some data viz, but should maximize its potential in that area.

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The above infographic was produced by InfographicWorld.com for their client Automoblog.net. It shows the history of electric cars, which is actually a pretty long history. The first electric car dates all the way back to 1832 and was created by Robert Anderson in Scotland. As cars continued to evolve, so did the electric car, which ebbed and flowed through time. In 1995, the electric car seemed to hit its stride, as more and more developers began working on building an electric car for the average consumer. Unfortunately, electric cars have always had one major issue, which is longevity when traveling. Most electric cars of the past have only been able to go about 40 miles before needing a recharge.

The 1997 EV1 is said to have only achieved 70 miles on a single charge, but according to the 2006 documentary, Who Killed the Electric Car, the EV1 improved to 160 miles. Before the EV1 was taken off the market, a better battery was developed that would have allowed it to achieve at least 300 miles on a single charge, which is equal to the gas tanks of many cars.

Overall, this infographic has a great deal of information, and it’s nice when 1959 hits and other stats are added to the car like miles per hour and radius on a single charge. Another interesting thing about this infographic is that it shows gas prices from 1861 to present. An interesting fact here is that gas prices were actually higher in 1861 than they are now. If I could suggest improvements to this infographic, it would be to have less text and include the important facts about the EV1, as many people have seen Who Killed the Electric Car and may notice this discrepancy fast.