Automakers

More new models, tougher CO2 rules poised to boost EVs, plug-in hybrids

In 2018, Europeans bought about 190,000 EVs and nearly 155,000 plug-in hybrids such as the Porsche Panamera (shown). By 2020, the combined total will be more than 1 million in Europe, analysts predict.
March 24, 2019 10:38 AM

A lack of choice has been one reason that buyers in Europe have not fully embraced full-electric and electrified plug-in hybrid cars. But that is quickly changing as automakers prepare to launch more models to prepare for tougher CO2 emissions regulations that start to take effect in 2020.

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