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The Failed GM EV1 Electric Car Was Ahead of Its Time

Tesla is arguably the best-known EV maker, but it didn't produce the first widely produced electric car. That accolade goes to General Motors. It produced the GM EV1 in the late '90s. And although it wasn't successful, it was still ahead of its time, and other automakers learned from its failure.