EV, hybrid sales reached a record 20% of U.S. vehicle sales in 2024
DETROIT — Sales of all-electric vehicles and hybrid models reached 20% of new car and truck sales in the U.S. for the first time last year — marking a landmark year for “green” vehicles but coming at a slower pace than many had previously anticipated.
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UK retail sales growth ‘minimal’ in final quarter of 2024, data shows
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U.S. Car Sales Hit a Five-Year High in 2024
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Labor groups cheer Biden dismissal of US Steel sale as businesses bristle
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Biden says he will block US Steel sale to Nippon Steel
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Rugby star Ilona Maher eyes Bristol debut as ticket sales break club record
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Tesla’s first-ever drop in sales is a bearish sign for 2025. Will autonomous vehicles be enough?
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Tesla sales declined for first time in a decade
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Chinese EV makers BYD, Nio, Li and XPeng end 2024 on a sales high
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China’s electric-vehicle leader BYD posts record sales in 2024
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