Report: European EV sales surge into the fast lane

Michael Holder
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ICCT analysis of preliminary data from European Environment Agency shows slight decline in emissions from new cars last year

Sales of electric vehicles continued to outperform the wider European auto market during 2016, according to a new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation. Drawing on recent data...

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