Alternative-fuel passenger vehicles fast catching up with petrol ones
In a significant shift, alternative-fuel passenger vehicles have captured forty percent of the retail market, nearly matching petrol-powered models, which hold a slender one percent lead. July marked the highest sales figures for automobiles ever recorded. Additionally, electric two-wheelers are experiencing unprecedented market penetration, highlighting changing consumer preferences towards cost-effective options.
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