IEA: Electric vehicles to triple by 2020

Michael Holder
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Latest projection from International Energy Agency sees huge growth in EV numbers globally, but the surge could deliver a major shortfall in fuel tax revenues

The number of electric vehicles on the world's roads is set to triple by the end of the decade and under current national policies may soar to as many as 125 million by 2030, according to the International...

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