Gas cars slip below half of global new car sales: why it matters
Petrol-only cars have fallen below 50 percent of global new car sales for the first time, Electrek and Gulf News reported.
The milestone marks a tipping point for the auto industry. Electric and hybrid cars now make up the majority of new vehicles sold worldwide.
High fuel prices have pushed buyers toward electric models. China and Europe are leading the shift, with strong EV sales growth.
Carmakers are investing billions in electric lineups. The change could cut global oil demand in the coming years.
It also means cleaner air in cities as tailpipe emissions fall. The 50 percent line is symbolic, but analysts say it confirms the direction of travel.
For drivers, the shift means more electric choices and falling prices. The age of the petrol-only car as the default is ending.
Norway already sells almost no petrol-only cars. Globally, hybrids count on the non-petrol side of the new sales ledger.
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