Larry Harnisch of The Daily Mirror sent in this 1910 ad that suggests electric cars are appropriate for women because they’re clean, quiet, and easy to drive:
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Victoria — January 6, 2010
What? We shouldn't even be allowed to drive! [/sarcasm]
Fangirl — January 6, 2010
I like that they add that there's no vibration.
Daniel — January 6, 2010
It's actually considered one of the reasons why gas cars became the standard. In the beginning they required cranking (which, of course, only a man could do), but when the starter was introduced and all you needed was the turning of a key you didn't need the separate car for women and OF COURSE no man would drive anything made for women (like the electric car), so...
(just so it isn't misread, those are my "of course's" in there. Just presenting what some argue the history is)
karinova — January 8, 2010
The more things change, and all that.
It seems that electric cars (and even hybrids, for a while there?) suffer, PR-wise, from a slightly feminine image even now. The stereotypical Prius Driving Vegan Librul is kind of effeminate. Petroleum! Now that's manly. Makes your truck (it's gotta be a truck) go "Rowrrr!!" Even better: DIESELPOWR!!
*rolls eyes*
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lisa — April 24, 2022
It's really viewed as one reason why gas vehicles turned into the norm. First and foremost they required wrenching (which, obviously, just a man could do), however when the starter was presented and all you really wanted was the turning of a key you didn't require the different vehicle for ladies and Obviously no man would drive anything made for ladies (like the electric vehicle), so...Air Conditioning Repairs Capalaba
Charlie Flint — June 5, 2023
Lately I've been thinking more and more about selling my car. I have to admit that I don't like to drive at all, and it's a big stress for me. Before selling the car, I'll have to get it in good condition, so I found a service to remove stone chip touch-ups, as well as repair scratches and dents that I have as a result of my driving. I think this will be the right decision.