Article 3BM9Q Electric and plug-in hybrid cars whiz past 3m mark worldwide

Electric and plug-in hybrid cars whiz past 3m mark worldwide

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Adam Vaughan
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Rapid growth is due to falling battery costs, government incentives and car makers competing to build new models

The number of fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars on the world's roads has passed the 3m mark, as manufacturers ramp up their plans for mass production of battery-powered vehicles.

Related: Norway leads way on electric cars: 'it's part of a green taxation shift'

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