In a remarkable feat of speed and innovation, Gaston Laubat shattered records twice in a single day on December 18, 1898, at Acheres, France, piloting the electric car “Jeantaud.” The first pass clocked in at a blazing 39.245 mph (63.15 km/h), and just when you thought he couldn’t go any faster, the second pass zoomed past at a thrilling 57.65 mph (92.778 km/h). It’s like the 19th-century version of “Fast and Furious,” except with a lot less Vin Diesel and a lot more electricity!