Almost 50% of Prospective Vehicle Buyers Globally Hope to Go Electric
Before 2020, several territories had already pledged to steadily phase out internal combustion engine vehicles in exchange for zero-emission electric cars. The going was slow, however, and few drivers were willing to ditch gas-powered cars for electric vehicles (“EVs”). But while COVID–19 and the resultant financial crisis struck most industries and left them struggling to recover, the fledgling electric vehicle sector enjoyed increased sales as more people opted to make EVs their next purchase. During the first days of lockdown, there were fewer vehicles on the roads and planes in the air, leading to less pollution and much cleaner air…