August new-car registrations rise as electric share nears three in 10
SMMT says the UK market grew in a traditionally quiet month, while battery-electric cars took 29.8% of registrations; September volumes will give a clearer view of demand.
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Electric vans take record August share, SMMT figures show
Electric vans accounted for 16.3% of UK light-commercial registrations in August, but SMMT says low volumes and an 11.0% year-to-date share warrant caution.
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