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Gas Cars Fall Below Half of Global Sales for First Time in a Century
Original: Gas Cars’ Dominance Is Fading: Global Sales Fall Below 50% For The First Time Since The 1920s
For the first time since the 1920s, petrol and diesel vehicles have reportedly slipped below 50% of global car sales, marking a historic shift in the automotive market. The milestone is being attributed to the rapid rise of electric vehicles, particularly in China and Europe. Commenters are debating whether the tipping point signals an irreversible decline for combustion engines.
Why now: The symbolic crossing of the 50% threshold for the first time in roughly a century is a striking milestone in the shift to electric vehicles.
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- Gas Cars’ Dominance Is Fading: Global Sales Fall Below 50% For The First Time Since The 1920s · InsideEVs
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