mykytay:

They are still out there, slowly driving around, leaking acid.

All politics aside, battery technology was not ready then. Today it is a whole different world.

Electric performance auto parts is the way to go!

Yes, and we are actually living in an interesting times now. Hybrids, plug-ins and electric vehicles are on their way for such great developments. Time will come that we'll see hydrogen cars on the road too.