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Leica has introduced the EV1, a new camera in its iconic M-Series that replaces the traditional mechanical rangefinder with an electronic viewfinder, marking a significant technological shift for the brand. The EV1 offers high-resolution digital viewing, improved focusing capabilities, and retains compatibility with all M lenses, appealing to both traditionalists and modern photographers.
The General Motors EV1, the first modern mass-produced electric vehicle from a major automaker, was a pioneering car that introduced technology still used in today's EVs. Despite its innovative design and passionate fanbase, GM produced only about 1,000 EV1s before discontinuing the model in 1999, largely due to changing environmental regulations and high production costs. Most EV1s were eventually destroyed, but the car's legacy lives on as a precursor to the current electric vehicle market, with GM and other automakers now fully embracing EV technology.