A brief history of the evolution of car keys: from traditional keys to mobile apps, will there be physical keys in the future?

Will the car keys with a history of 100 years die one day?

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The first car with car keys.

Cadillac Type 53 uses a train key instead of a crank, although the door is still unlocked.

1949

The first set of "functional integration" training keys

Chrysler combines the key twisting action with starting the motor, so there is no need to start the engine in a hurry.

1998

The first set of mass-produced keyless start-up system

The car key design has finally been updated-the Mercedes-Benz S-Class simply omits the action of turning the key.

2005

Unlocking speed

Bugatti Veyron's 407km/h speed mode must be unlocked with a very special car key to use.

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Car key with screen

BMW has prepared an oversized car key with LCD for the 7 Series, which is most suitable for everyone to show off. Take out the car key and check the fuel quantity on the car. ...

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The end of the car key

Tesla Model 3 replaced the key with a mobile phone application, but still provided the credit card key in case of any battery problems.

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