The Global South is missing out on the EV revolution - Here's what automakers can do about it

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The Global South is missing out on the EV revolution - Here's what automakers can do about it

As developed economies electrify their fleets, the rest of the world is being left behind

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is soaring: sales could reach 17 million in 2024, accounting for one in five cars sold worldwide, according to the International Energy Agency's Global EV Outlook 2024...

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