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Global sales of petrol cars fall below 50% for the first time
Original: For the first time, global sales of petrol cars fell below 50%
Global sales of petrol-powered cars have dropped below 50% of the world market for the first time, a milestone in the shift towards electric and hybrid vehicles. The figure is being read as a symbolic turning point for the automotive industry, signalling that combustion-engine cars no longer make up the majority of new car sales worldwide.
Why now: The crossing of the 50% threshold marks a symbolic milestone in the global transition to electric vehicles.
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