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Revenge of the Electric Car: Chris Paine

Length 6:44
Created 12.26.11
Air Date 12.25.11

Virtually all of the electric vehicle industry's history has been documented by environmentalist filmmaker Chris Paine. His 2006 documentary "Who Killed the Electric Car" accused U.S. automakers of crushing EV development in the 1990s. Now, his new film, "The Revenge of the Electric Car," says the industry has turned a corner and brought EVs back from the dead.

Anchor Thalia Assuras talks to Paine about how the auto industry has shifted gears to view EVs as a business opportunity instead of a threat. And Paine provided a private look at his home and his electric cars to show how he lives an environmentally responsible and EV-powered life.

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The Producer's Seat: A Tesla Roadster

Producer Ashley Bernardi got a ride in Chris Paine's Tesla Roadster.

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Chris Paine's Tesla Roadster
A Ride in Chris Paine's Tesla Roadster

Director Chris Paine takes energyNOW! Anchor Thalia Assuras for a ride in his Tesla Roadster.

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Chris Paine's house tour
Inside Chris Paine's 'Marrakesh House'

Hollywood director Chris Paine has given his home one of the most environmentally friendly redesigns in Southern California. energyNOW! anchor Thalia Assuras gets a tour.

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