How the global EV boom just broke records in 50 countries

Stuart Stone
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IEA increases EVs forecast market share for 2026, as second quarter sales boost in emerging markets offsets US and China slowdown

Quarterly electric vehicle (EV) sales records in 50 countries and strong demand in Australia, Brazil, India, South Korea, and Vietnam, helped offset a slowdown in total car sales in China and the US to...

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