when was the first mass produced electric car
History of the electric vehicle The Nissan Leaf, introduced in Japan and the United States in December 2010, became the first modern all-electric, zero tailpipe emission five door family hatchback to be produced for the mass market from a major manufacturer.[80][81] As of JanuaryÂ 2013[update], the Leaf is also available in Australia, Canada and 17 European countries.[82]
Tesla Model 3 On the morning of March 31, 2016, tens of thousands of people waited in lines to place the refundable deposit to reserve a Model 3 for 2017 delivery.[59][60] During the Model 3 unveiling event, Tesla said that over 115,000 people had reserved the Model 3 in less than 24 hours prior;[61][62] more cars than Tesla had sold by that time.[11] 24 hours after opening reservations, Tesla had advanced orders for over 180,000 cars.[better source needed][63][64] Two days later, Tesla said they had 232,000 reservations.[11][65]
Airbag The airbag specified for automobile use traces its origins to air-filled bladders as early as 1951.[9][10]
Tesla Model 3 On the morning of March 31, 2016, tens of thousands of people waited in lines to place the refundable deposit to reserve a Model 3 for 2017 delivery.[64][65] During the Model 3 unveiling event, Tesla said that over 115,000 people had reserved the Model 3 in less than 24 hours prior;[66][67] more cars than Tesla had sold by that time.[14] 24 hours after opening reservations, Tesla had advanced orders for over 180,000 cars.[better source needed][68][69] Two days later, Tesla said they had 232,000 reservations.[14][70]