US Moves Into Second Place In EV Sales As European Buyers Reject Electric Vehicles

Despite all the ideological and political divisions surrounding electric vehicles, Americans are driving home battery-powered vehicles in droves.

 

However, things are looking rather bleak on the other side of the Atlantic. Staunch opposition to Europe's proposed emissions regulations, a trade war with China and some major hiccups from homegrown automakers like Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Stellantis are slowing EV adoption in the continent.