Futuristic electric trains

The Futuristic Electric Vehicles series (6 titles) is appealing and informative, helpfully providing readers with the history of each vehicle to provide context for new developments. Some technical information differentiates electric from fossil fuel-powered vehicles, while interesting facts and photos add variety. Sapet highlights the environmental benefits of electric vehicles, as well as the specific uses of each type. Some titles focus more on current uses, and others on developmental potential. Trains includes plenty of contemporary examples, such as the Japanese bullet train, as well as potential areas of expansion. One danger is that these books will become dated as electric vehicles cease to be so futuristic, either by becoming more common, or by failing to live up to their predicted promise. For now, though, Sapet strikes just the right balance between current developments and more speculative possibilities.--Miriam Aronin Copyright 2019 Booklist