A small electric car on the streets of Guadalajara

A man sits in a small electric car on the street. The car is styled after an early automobile. Mexico is a leader producer of oil for the world's energy needs. Nevertheless, there is a constant search for more environmentally responsible and renewable resources. Powering vehicles with electricity is one possible solution to the world's growing energy crisis. Guadalajara was founded soon after the conquest of Mexico in the sixteenth century and has grown to be one of Mexico's primary cities. It is the second largest city in Mexico, behind Mexico City, and is the industrial capital of the country. The city is famous for its manufacture of hardware and software for Mexico's technology industry. It is also a popular tourist destination for its blend of colonial sites and modern conveniences.