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Gas cars fall below half of global new car sales
Original: Gas cars fall below 50% of global new car sales for the first time
Vehicles powered solely by petrol or diesel have, for the first time, accounted for less than 50% of new car sales worldwide, according to a report by Electrek. The milestone reflects the rapid growth of electric and hybrid vehicles, particularly in China and Europe. Commenters are calling it a symbolic turning point in the shift away from internal combustion engines.
Why now: A historic crossover point in the global auto market, with electric vehicles now outselling combustion-only cars for the first time
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- Gas cars fall below 50% of global new car sales for the first time · electrek.co
- Gas cars fall below 50% of global new car sales for the first time · Electrek
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