6. GM EV1
Debuting in 1996, the General Motors EV1 was the first mass-produced electric car by a major manufacturer. Its sleek design and advanced technology garnered attention, but limited range and high production costs led to its discontinuation in 1999. The EV1’s demise foreshadowed debates that would dominate the next century. (history.com) ## GM’s Electric Silverado, Announced at CES, Is the Latest Salvo in the Expanding EV War: – GM’s Electric Silverado, Announced at CES, Is the Latest Salvo in the Expanding EV War, Published on Thursday, January 06