A tale of two markets: As EV sales surged in 2021, SUVs threatened climate gains

Michael Holder
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Sales of electric vehicles continue to surge in the UK and beyond, but so does the market for SUVs | Credit: iStock
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Sales of electric vehicles continue to surge in the UK and beyond, but so does the market for SUVs | Credit: iStock

UK electric vehicle sales reached record heights in 2021, but global demand for gas-guzzling SUVs continues to undermine climate goals

When it comes to assessing today's automotive market, both car dealers and environmentalists alike would perhaps subscribe to Charles Dickens' famous opening line: 'It was the best of times, it was the...

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