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Gas and diesel registrations continue to decline in the European Union, where hybrids are the most popular new-vehicle power train.
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New-vehicle sales are down in Europe so far this year, and electrified models continue to outpace gas and diesel options in a trend that could intensify with the U.S.-Israel-sparked war in the Middle East driving up oil prices.
Registrations in the European Union fell 1% year-over-year in February, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, or ACEA. The results showed a marked improvement over January’s 4% decline.
Battery-electric market share has been about 19% so far this year, up from 15% a year earlier, ACEA said. Hybrids continued to be the leading power train among all types at 39% market share.
Meanwhile, combined gas and diesel market share was down to about 31%, compared to 39% a year earlier. All major EU markets saw declines in gas registrations in particular as gas vehicle sales across the region fell 23%, led by France with a 49% drop, ACEA said.
The trade group pointed out that plug-in hybrids are gaining steam on the continent, taking about a 10% share, up from 7% a year earlier. It said that growth emphasizes “the importance of a technology-neutral pathway to decarbonization.”
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