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Chinese automaker BYD just rolled its 16 millionth electric vehicle off the production line, marking one of the fastest growth stories in automotive history. The milestone shows how quickly clean transportation is becoming the norm rather than the exception.
Sixty-two years ago today, Ford unveiled the Mustang at the 1964 World's Fair for just $2,368, creating the most successful car launch since the Model A. What started as a European-inspired design became America's most iconic muscle car, selling 400,000 units in its first year.
A rare 1997 GM EV1 electric car that sold at auction for over $100,000 is getting new life thanks to a YouTube restoration team and support from General Motors itself. The project celebrates 30 years since the groundbreaking vehicle that pioneered heat pumps, regenerative braking, and by-wire controls in modern EVs.
A century ago, an Austrian inventor created one of the world's first car safety devices designed specifically to protect pedestrians. His rubber rope net successfully caught both a weighted dummy and a brave volunteer.