Hybrids are outselling everything in Europe. That’s bad news for 2035
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Hybrid share at 37.3% in the EU and ICE‑leaning trade‑ins in the US say consumers are optimizing for cost and convenience, not policy timelines. Auto and charging operators should plan for a longer, messier transition curve—mixed fleets and dual infrastructure will be the norm into the 2030s.
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