Nearly half of the models sold this year are electric, either 100 percent electric or plug-in hybrid. It's a statistic that bodes well for a segment that has never seen such popularity and such a range of choices
Almost one out of every two cars (45 percent) sold in the world today is an SUV.
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SUV sales have reached a new record in 2021, with a market share of 45percent worldwide. While this boom in sales looks to be somewhat of a setback in efforts to reduce CO2 emissions, it's important to note that nearly half of the models sold this year are electric, either 100% electric or plug-in hybrid. It's a statistic that bodes well for a segment which has never seen such popularity and such a range of choices.
For 2021, SUVs alone account for almost half of all car sales worldwide (45percent). They are currently particularly popular in the United States, Europe and India.