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The journey of the General Motors EV1, the first mass-produced electric car, exemplifies the suppression of emerging technologies due to corporate interests. Initially hailed for its vision, the EV1 was discontinued amid claims of economic viability while many speculated about the oil industry’s influence in stifling the car’s potential. General Motors’ decision to destroy the leased vehicles sparked heated debates about the future of electric mobility, highlighting the hurdles faced by technologies challenging established industries.