GM built an electric car, then crushed them all
The GM EV1 was leased, never sold, so GM could take every one back. Most were crushed in the Arizona desert.
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Images:
• “1996 General Motors EV1 — Shanghai Automobile Museum — 2023-10-31” by Randall Ferry, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1996_General_Motors_EV1_–_Shanghai_Automobile_Museum_–_2023-10-31.jpg
• “car lease contract signing” by Jakub Zerdzicki, Pexels License: https://www.pexels.com/video/close-up-of-a-business-document-signing-34719410/
• “EV1 Hood Closeup (2223312259)” by RightBrainPhotography from Phoenix, US, CC BY-SA 2.0: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:EV1_Hood_Closeup_(2223312259).jpg
• “Luxury cars lined up at an outdoor dealership, showcasing sleek designs.” by Pixabay, Pexels License: https://www.pexels.com/photo/mercedes-benz-parked-in-a-row-164634/
• “2015 Peterbilt 388 car hauler in Black, Front Left, 09-26-2022” by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2015_Peterbilt_388_car_hauler_in_Black,_Front_Left,_09-26-2022.jpg
• “1997 General Motors EV1 at Smithsonian National Museum of American History 7of8” by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz — a photo credit is required if this image is , CC BY-SA 4.0: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1997_General_Motors_EV1_at_Smithsonian_National_Museum_of_American_History_7of8.jpg
• “A large stack of disposed vehicles in an outdoor junkyard.” by Benhur Emmanuel, Pexels License: https://www.pexels.com/photo/dumped-cars-on-the-grass-field-12902781/
• “A busy junkyard filled with a variety of old cars under a clear sky, surrounded by trees.” by Luis Quintero, Pexels License: https://www.pexels.com/photo/assorted-cars-parked-near-trees-2035016/
• “A classic vintage car is showcased indoors alongside an American flag, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.” by Renan Bomtempo, Pexels License: https://www.pexels.com/photo/classic-gray-chevrolet-car-near-us-flag-inside-garage-768069/
• “Warehouse shelves stocked with various types of racing tires and equipment.” by Tima Miroshnichenko, Pexels License: https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-and-white-plastic-containers-on-shelf-5640634/
• “Close-up of a mechanic pouring engine oil into a car engine, highlighting maintenance work.” by Daniel Andraski, Pexels License: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-of-pouring-oil-to-engine-13065697/
• “Contemporary outdoor electric vehicle charging station with sleek design and innovative technology for clean energy.” by Mohamed B., Pexels License: https://www.pexels.com/photo/modern-electric-vehicle-charging-station-outdoor-33661082/
• “Close-up view of rusted cars stacked in a junkyard, showcasing decay and waste.” by Alfo Medeiros, Pexels License: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-of-a-pile-of-abandoned-broken-cars-20573987/