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Gas cars fall below half of global new car sales for first time
Original: Gas cars fall below 50% of global new car sales for the first time
Internal combustion engine cars have dropped below 50% of global new car sales for the first time, according to an Electrek report. The milestone reflects the rapid growth of electric and hybrid vehicle sales worldwide, particularly driven by demand in China. Commenters are noting the symbolic weight of the shift for the auto industry and its long-term implications for oil demand and emissions.
Why now: The crossover marks a historic tipping point in the transition from combustion to electric vehicles.
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- Gas cars fall below 50% of global new car sales for the first time · bryanlarsen · 8
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