Small electric cars were said to be the future – but SUVs now rule the road

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Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.

Although the vast majority of new SUVs still burn fossil fuels, IEA officials have said that over 20% of SUVs sold in 2023 were fully electric, up from 2% in 2018.

That pivot has not materialised: globally, 54% of the cars sold in 2024 were SUVs, including petrol, diesel, hybrids and electric makes.

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Category: Business

Markets: United KingdomChinaGermanyGreenlandIndiaJapan

Topics: Electric Climate Being Emissions Sales Road Vehicles Suvs Sold 2024

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Published On: 2025-03-17 @ 00:03:34 (1 days ago)

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