Sale of hybrid cars double that of EVs in Australia with experts blaming lack of electric incentives

Hybrid vehicles so popular they account for one in every three cars sold by Toyota

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Hybrid vehicles that combine battery and fuel technology are proving increasingly popular in Australia with sales double that of more expensive electric-only cars.

Sales figures released this week show that low-emissions cars are soaring in popularity.