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The Secret Genius of Modern Life S1E4 — Electric Car

7.5

The Secret Genius of Modern Life•Season 1•Episode 4

Electric Car

7.5/10 · 31 votesDec 1, 202259 min

Ranked #4 of 6 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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Hannah Fry discovers why innovations in meat packing almost derailed the electric car revolution and how a breakthrough in camcorder batteries led to Elon Musk’s electric empire, as well as demonstrating how not to drive a multimillion dollar prototype car of the future.

Directed byJames Howard, Alastair Duncan, Fay Finlay

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Episode Summary

"Electric Car" is episode 4 of The Secret Genius of Modern Life season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 31 votes, ranking #4 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by James Howard, Alastair Duncan, Fay Finlay, it aired on December 1, 2022.

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