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2020 was a breakthrough year for electric vehicles. Here’s why

A view of an electric vehicle, as Britain will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2030, in Leyland, Britain, November 18, 2020. REUTERS/Molly Darlington - RC2Q5K95RIIQ

On the road to a green future ... Sales of electric vehicles rose across the world in 2020. Image: REUTERS/Molly Darlington

Douglas Broom
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