EV sales hit record highs globally as U.S. demand stalls at 5.8%
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Global EV sales hit record highs in 50 countries as fuel price swings pushed shoppers away from gas.
U.S. EV sales reached just 5.8% in Q2,...
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GM89.3501.39%
F13.980-0.02%
RIVN16.360-0.03%
CYD46.7600.61%
HMC31.700-0.02%
TM189.8201.04%
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PAG216.6600.39%
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