Electric vehicles that we encounter in traffic in the morning and evening As a means of transport of the future is being launched. However, an interesting development has recently taken place in the automotive market.

As electric vehicle sales decline, Sales of hybrid vehicles are increasing rapidly. What could be the reasons behind this situation?

According to data published by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), hybrid vehicles accounted for 14.4% of new car sales last month.

In June last year, the percentage was 7.8%. Compared to the previous month, sales of electric vehicles fell for the second time This has decreased since 2020. The share of new EV sales fell to 8.3%, compared to 8.8% in the same period last year.

These figures make many new car buyers Leaving Standard Gasoline Vehicles He confirms that he prefers hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.

So what are the reasons behind this trend?

Hussein Dia, a transport expert from Swinburne University, said the renewed popularity of hybrid vehicles was due to the impact of electric vehicles. that it can slow its spread stretched.

Hybrid vehicles are generally more powerful than standard combustion engine vehicles. Although more economical emits much more pollution than fully battery-powered electric cars.

Some automakers promote hybrids as low-emission vehicles. Environmentally friendly without the hassle of “range anxiety” They indicate that they are offering an option. So it eliminates the concern that electric vehicles do not have enough charge.

Professor Dia for this situation “It is no coincidence that this sell-off is happening now. People do they think they are doing the right thing But they don’t actually do that.” say.

Mark Singer of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory said that as gasoline prices rose, so did interest in hybrid vehicles.

Singer, hybrid vehicles are affordable and No charging problems, He stated that these are the biggest reasons why consumers are switching to hybrid vehicles instead of fully electric vehicles.

Hybrid vehicles offer consumers a more convenient alternative without facing obstacles such as insufficient charging infrastructure. The popularity of hybrid vehicles is growing rapidly as the demand for electric vehicles decreases. It is predicted that this will not stop anytime soon.

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