By the 1890s, steam was dominant in trains and industry, while electric vehicles offered a quiet, safe alternative. That era marked EVs' peak adoption before a century-long decline.
In 1900, 38% of U.S. motor vehicle registrations were electric, signifying that EVs had a significant presence, with electric cars like the Le Jamais Contente setting speed records.
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