The Canadian electric car is not dead.
ZENN (zero emission, no noise) is a 2-seat battery electric vehicle currently in production and built by ZENN Motor Company designed to qualify as a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle. It has a range of up to 35 miles (56km) and does not exceed 25mph (40km/h). It has a curb weight of 1,705 lb (773.4 kg).
Electric power is stored in 6 12V lead-acid gel batteries, which has recharge cycle of 8-9 hours.
Another hilarious video by comedian Rick Mercer on YouTube.
(via Love in a Tent)