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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
For the first time, petrol and diesel vehicles have dropped below 50% of new car sales worldwide, meaning electric vehicles and other alternatives now account for the majority of the global market. The milestone marks a symbolic turning point in the shift away from internal combustion engines, with commenters noting how quickly the crossover has arrived compared with earlier industry forecasts.
Why now: It marks a historic tipping point in the transition from combustion engines to electric vehicles.
electrekelectric vehiclesglobal auto industry
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- Gas cars fall below 50% of global new car sales for the first time · bryanlarsen · 8
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