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"Just last year, data suggested plug-in hybrid cars were on the way out in
Australia. But they’re back. New data shows plug-in hybrids and conventional
hybrids combined have overtaken battery electric vehicle sales in the first
quarter of 2024. The trend continued during April and May.
In the first quarter last year, hybrids accounted for 6.8% of all car sales. In
the same period this year, their share has almost doubled to 13%. Similar
trends have been reported in international markets.
This is concerning. Although hybrids are cleaner than traditional petrol and
diesel cars, they still burn fossil fuels and produce more emissions than their
manufacturers claim. They’re no match for zero-emissions battery electric
vehicles.
So why do consumers want hybrids? Let’s find out."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
