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EVs overtake gas and diesel cars in Europe

Original: EVs just beat gas and diesel in Europe, leaving the US as the biggest holdout

Electric vehicles have outsold petrol and diesel models in Europe, marking a milestone in the continent's shift away from combustion engines. The US remains the largest market still leaning on gas-powered cars, where EV adoption continues to lag despite growth. Commenters point to Europe's stricter emissions rules and wider charging networks as key drivers of the gap.

Why now: A historic sales milestone for electric vehicles in Europe highlights how far the US is falling behind in the transition.

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• EVs just beat gas and diesel in Europe, leaving the US as the biggest holdout · The Cool Down

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