Pure petrol models accounted for 49 per cent of worldwide vehicle sales in the first half of 2026, the first time they have lost their majority since the 1920s, as China and Europe accelerate the shift to hybrids and battery-electric vehicles.
Petrol Cars Fall Below Half of Global Sales for First Time
Pure petrol models accounted for 49 per cent of worldwide vehicle sales in the first half of 2026, the first time they have lost their majority since the 1920s, as China and Europe accelerate the shift to hybrids and battery-electric vehicles.
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Продажі бензинових авто вперше впали нижче 50% у світі
06.10 13:02