In the 70s

We had

City car

Failed electric vehicles…fuel shortages. Man

Had a few minor attempts

Few experiments

Now …today …we have

Reactive metals for power storage

Lithium and water really don't get along together

But that's not the problem

https://greatgameindia.com/the-25000-electric-vehicle-is-coming-with-big-implications-for-the-auto-market-and-car-buyers/