Pure Combustion Car Sales Slip Below 50 Percent Globally as Hybrids and EVs Take Majority
Data from Mobility Global shows pure internal combustion vehicles took 49 percent of new car sales in early 2026 as electric and hybrid models gained ground.
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Data from Mobility Global shows pure internal combustion vehicles took 49 percent of new car sales in early 2026 as electric and hybrid models gained ground.
California hybrid registrations surpassed pure electric vehicles in H1 2026, driven by high gas prices, model standardization, and tax credit expirations.
A geopolitical fuel shock drove UK electric vehicle sales to a record 30% in June, exposing a stark rift over the government's zero-emission targets.
Toyota's electric SUV lineup unexpectedly outsold Ford's entire EV portfolio in Q1 2026 as Lightning and Mach-E sales plunged amid a shifting US market.
February 2026 data shows a 26.8 percent drop in U.S. electric vehicle sales amid expiring incentives and rising used market demand.
S&P Global Mobility and Cox Automotive report a slow start to 2026 as incentives roll over and winter weather hits dealership traffic.
January 2026 registrations in Norway collapsed. The harder question is whether this is a calendar hangover or a product problem.